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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Wise <i>men</i> lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish <i>is</i> near destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Wise <i>people</i> store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish <i>is</i> near destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wise people store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Wise men store up knowledge, But the mouth of the ignorant fool draws ruin near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Wise men store up <i>and</i> treasure knowledge [in mind and heart], But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you have good sense, you will learn all you can, but foolish talk will soon destroy you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who are wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The wise get all the knowledge they can, but when fools speak, trouble is not far off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool [is] near ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool is near ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The wise shall hide knowledge: and the mouth of the foolish drew near destruction.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The wise store away knowledge. But the mouth of the foolish is a neighbor to confusion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool is imminent ruin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Wise men conceal knowledge; but a hasty mouth is near destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The wise will conceal knowledge and the mouth of the hasty is near ruin.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is an imminent ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1759" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥă·ḵā·mîm (Adj-mp) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">The wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/6845.htm" title="6845: yiṣ·pə·nū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to hide; by implication, to hoard or reserve; figuratively to deny; specifically to protect, to lurk.">store up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: ḏā·‘aṯ (N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">knowledge,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: ū·p̄î- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">but the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/191.htm" title="191: ’ĕ·wîl (N-ms) -- Foolish. From an unused root; silly.">of the fool</a> <a href="/hebrew/7138.htm" title="7138: qə·rō·ḇāh (Adj-fs) -- Near. Or qarob; from qarab; near.">invites</a> <a href="/hebrew/4288.htm" title="4288: mə·ḥit·tāh (N-fs) -- Terror, destruction, ruin. From chathah; properly, a dissolution; concretely, a ruin, or consternation.">destruction.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Proverbs 13:3</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Proverbs 18:7</a></span><br />A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12-14</a></span><br />The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. / The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. / Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Proverbs 15:2</a></span><br />The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-23.htm">Proverbs 12:23</a></span><br />A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-27.htm">Proverbs 17:27-28</a></span><br />A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Proverbs 29:11</a></span><br />A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2-6</a></span><br />We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. / When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. / Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Proverbs 11:12</a></span><br />Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.</p><p class="hdg">lay</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></b></br> A wise <i>man</i> will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a></b></br> Give <i>instruction</i> to a wise <i>man</i>, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just <i>man</i>, and he will increase in learning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-1.htm">Proverbs 18:1,15</a></b></br> Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh <i>and</i> intermeddleth with all wisdom… </p><p class="hdg">the mouth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8,10</a></b></br> The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Proverbs 13:3</a></b></br> He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: <i>but</i> he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Proverbs 18:7</a></b></br> A fool's mouth <i>is</i> his destruction, and his lips <i>are</i> the snare of his soul.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Babbling</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-25.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Imminent</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Invites</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-9.htm">Present</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Store</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-1.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/23-29.htm">Babbling</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-15.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">Imminent</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-19.htm">Invites</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Present</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-15.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-11.htm">Store</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Stored</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, wisdom is often associated with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>) and is considered a treasure (<a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4</a>). The act of storing up knowledge suggests a deliberate and ongoing effort to learn and understand God's ways, akin to storing treasures in heaven (<a href="/matthew/6-20.htm">Matthew 6:20</a>). Historically, the ancient Near Eastern cultures valued wisdom literature, and the Israelites were no exception, often equating wisdom with righteousness and moral living. This phrase also connects to the parable of the wise and foolish builders (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>), where the wise man builds his house on the rock, symbolizing a life founded on the teachings of Christ.<p><b>but the mouth of the fool invites destruction</b><br>In contrast to the wise, the fool is characterized by careless speech that leads to ruin. The Bible frequently warns against the dangers of the tongue (<a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>), highlighting how words can cause significant harm. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on speech, as words were seen as powerful and binding. The fool's lack of restraint and discernment in speech reflects a deeper spiritual deficiency, often leading to personal and communal chaos. This phrase can be linked to the story of Nabal in <a href="/1_samuel/25.htm">1 Samuel 25</a>, whose foolish words nearly brought destruction upon his household. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of self-control, a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>), and the need to seek wisdom from God, who gives generously to all without finding fault (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs are a collection of wise sayings meant to instruct and guide.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/wise_individuals.htm">Wise Individuals</a></b><br>- In the context of this verse, wise individuals are those who value and accumulate knowledge, understanding its importance for living a righteous life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fools.htm">Fools</a></b><br>- Fools, in this context, are those who speak recklessly without understanding, leading to their own downfall.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>- The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs, where wisdom literature was highly valued and seen as a guide for moral and ethical living.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_community_of_believers.htm">The Community of Believers</a></b><br>- The intended audience for the teachings of Proverbs, who are encouraged to seek wisdom and live according to God's principles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_knowledge.htm">Value of Knowledge</a></b><br>The wise understand the importance of accumulating knowledge, not just for personal gain but for the benefit of others and the glory of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_speech.htm">Guarding Our Speech</a></b><br>Our words have power. The wise are cautious with their speech, understanding that reckless words can lead to destruction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>Wisdom is not just intellectual but practical, involving the application of knowledge in everyday life. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom through prayer, study, and reflection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_foolishness.htm">Consequences of Foolishness</a></b><br>Foolishness often manifests in careless speech, which can lead to personal and communal harm. Recognizing this helps believers avoid such pitfalls.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_impact.htm">Community Impact</a></b><br>The accumulation of knowledge and wise speech contributes positively to the community, fostering an environment of growth and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'guard_your_heart'_mean.htm">What does 'guard your heart' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_study_boost_spiritual_wisdom.htm">How does studying enhance spiritual understanding and wisdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_proverbs_9_10_align_with_secular_wisdom.htm">Proverbs 9:10 asserts 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.' How does this claim align with secular approaches to wisdom and knowledge that require no fear of a deity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_'foolishness'_defined_today.htm">Proverbs 9:6 urges abandoning foolishness to truly live. How can 'foolishness' be objectively defined or measured in a modern, evidence-based society?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">The mouth of the foolish is near destruction</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>is a near, ever-threatening calamity; one never knows what awkward or dangerous thing he will not say next: whereas wise men store up knowledge, and bring it forth as it is wanted (<a href="/matthew/13-52.htm" title="Then said he to them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed to the kingdom of heaven is like to a man that is an householder, which brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.">Matthew 13:52</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lay up knowledge;</span> like a treasure, for use on proper occasions (<a href="/proverbs/12-23.htm">Proverbs 12:23</a>; <a href="/proverbs/14-33.htm">Proverbs 14:33</a>; comp. <a href="/matthew/7-6.htm">Matthew 7:6</a>; <a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Matthew 13:52</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Is near destruction.</span> "Near" may be an adjective, equivalent to "imminent," "ever-threatening." The versions are <span class="accented">proximum est</span> and <span class="greek">ἐγγίζει</span>. The foolish are always uttering carelessly what may bring trouble on themselves and others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The wise</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲכָמִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḵā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">store up</span><br /><span class="heb">יִצְפְּנוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yiṣ·pə·nū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6845.htm">Strong's 6845: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, to hoard, reserve, to deny, to protect, to lurk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">knowledge,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָ֑עַת</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄î-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the fool</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֝וִיל</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·wîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">Foolish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">invites</span><br /><span class="heb">קְרֹבָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·rō·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7138.htm">Strong's 7138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near</span><br /><br /><span class="word">destruction.</span><br /><span class="heb">מְחִתָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḥit·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4288.htm">Strong's 4288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dissolution, a ruin, consternation</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-14.htm">Proverbs 10:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:14 Wise men lay up knowledge (Prov. 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