8The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips.


In Context

5 He that gathered in the harvest is a wise son: but he that snorteth in the summer, is the son of confusion.

6 The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the just is with praises: and the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips.

9 He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest.

10 He that winketh with the eye shall cause sorrow: and the foolish in lips shall be beaten.

Proverbs 10:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.