Proverbs 10:14

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

King James Version · 1611

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

American Standard Version · 1901

Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

v.13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

v.14This passage

v.15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

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.