Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 10:12

Ecclesiastes chapter 10 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

Context

v.11If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.

v.12This passage

v.13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 10:13

    In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

  • Luke 4:22

    And all bare him witness, and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth: and they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

  • Psalms 71:15

    My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, Andof thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.

  • Proverbs 15:23

    A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

  • Proverbs 10:20

    The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

  • Ephesians 4:29

    Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.