Proverbs 18:7
What does Proverbs 18:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 18:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The mouth of a foolish man is his destruction, and his lips are a net for his soul.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The mouth of a fool <FI>is<Fi> ruin to him, And his lips <FI>are<Fi> the snare of his soul.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 14:24
And the men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until it be evening, and I be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.
- Psalms 64:8
So they shall be made to stumble, their own tongue being against them: All that see them shall wag the head.
- Proverbs 13:3
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
- Mark 6:23
And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
- Ecclesiastes 10:11
If the serpent bite before it is charmed, then is there no advantage in the charmer.
- Psalms 140:9
As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
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