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Proverbs 10:8

WisdomObedienceWords and speech

6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

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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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