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Proverbs 10:8

WisdomObedienceWords and speech

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

10 He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.

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BSB
A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
KJV
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
WEB
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
ASV
The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
DARBY
The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
BLB
The one wise of heart receives commands, and the one foolish of lips will be thrown down.
ÅB
Den som har visdom i hjertet, tar imot Guds bud; men den som har dårens lepper, går til grunne.
OTB
De som er vise i hjertet aksepterer befalinger, men de som taler tåpelig kommer til fall.
B1930
Den som har visdom i hjertet, tar imot Guds bud; men den som har dårens leber, går til grunne.

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