Proverbs 10:14
What does Proverbs 10:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool <FI>is<Fi> near ruin.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 13:3
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
- Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
- Proverbs 18:1
He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
- 2 Corinthians 4:6
Seeing it is God, that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
- Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
- Proverbs 19:8
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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