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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 in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be thrown down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The wise of heart will receive commandments, But an ignorant fool of <i>loose</i> lips will be ruined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept <i>and</i> obey commands (instruction), But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.<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 listen and obey; if all you do is talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The one who is truly wise accepts commands, but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise person accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. <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 in heart accepts commands, "" And a talkative fool kicks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The wise of heart will receive commands: and the foolish of lips shall fall.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The wise of heart accept precepts. The foolish are cut down by the lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A wise heart accepts commands, but a babbling fool will be overthrown. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The wise in heart will receive commandments; but one whose lips are full of folly shall be caught.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For the wise will receive the commandment to his heart and he who is insane is caught by his lips.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A wise man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-8.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=1713" 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">7</span>The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥă·ḵam- (Adj-msc) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">A wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: yiq·qaḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">will receive</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: miṣ·wōṯ (N-fp) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">commandments,</a> <a href="/hebrew/191.htm" title="191: we·’ĕ·wîl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Foolish. From an unused root; silly.">but foolish</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: p̄ā·ṯa·yim (N-fd) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/3832.htm" title="3832: yil·lā·ḇêṭ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To thrust down, out, or away. A primitive root; to overthrow; intransposed, to fall.">will come to ruin.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.…<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/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a></span><br />Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-46.htm">Luke 6:46-49</a></span><br />Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? / I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-15.htm">Proverbs 12:15</a></span><br />The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Proverbs 19:20</a></span><br />Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Proverbs 13:1</a></span><br />A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Proverbs 15:5</a></span><br />A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-2.htm">Proverbs 18:2</a></span><br />A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-11.htm">Proverbs 21:11</a></span><br />When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-26.htm">Proverbs 28:26</a></span><br />He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.<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/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13</a></span><br />Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18</a></span><br />Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.</p><p class="hdg">wise</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/12-1.htm">Proverbs 12:1</a></b></br> Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof <i>is</i> brutish.</p><p class="hdg">prating</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12</a></b></br> The words of a wise man's mouth <i>are</i> gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.</p><p class="hdg">fall or be beaten</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-6.htm">Proverbs 18:6,7</a></b></br> A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Accepteth</a> <a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Babbling</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Chattering</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-19.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-22.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-16.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-33.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/psalms/78-67.htm">Kicketh</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Prating</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-10.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/psalms/49-17.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-14.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/psalms/109-10.htm">Ruined</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-2.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-21.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/psalms/140-11.htm">Talkative</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Wise-Hearted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-7.htm">Accepteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Babbling</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Chattering</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-20.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-17.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Kicketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Prating</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-31.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-23.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Ruined</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-16.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Talkative</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-29.htm">Wise-Hearted</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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This phrase emphasizes the importance of being open and receptive to divine instruction and guidance. In the context of Proverbs, wisdom is frequently associated with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>), suggesting that a wise heart is one that respects and honors God's authority. The act of receiving commandments implies humility and a willingness to learn, which is a recurring theme throughout the wisdom literature. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of hearing and obeying God's word (<a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>).<p><b>but foolish lips will come to ruin</b><br>In contrast, "foolish lips" represent those who speak without wisdom or understanding. The Bible often associates foolishness with a lack of moral and spiritual insight. The phrase "will come to ruin" suggests inevitable destruction or downfall as a consequence of rejecting wisdom and speaking carelessly. This is consistent with the biblical principle that words have power and can lead to life or death (<a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a>). The imagery of ruin is also seen in the parables of Jesus, where those who do not heed His teachings face destruction (<a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26-27</a>). The contrast between the wise and the foolish is a common motif in Scripture, highlighting the ultimate outcomes of their respective paths.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The author of Proverbs, known for his wisdom, who compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_heart.htm">The Wise Heart</a></b><br>Represents individuals who are discerning and open to receiving guidance and instruction.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_babbling_fool.htm">The Babbling Fool</a></b><br>Symbolizes those who are reckless with their words and dismissive of wisdom, leading to their downfall.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_a_receptive_heart.htm">The Value of a Receptive Heart</a></b><br>A wise heart is characterized by humility and a willingness to learn. This openness to instruction is crucial for spiritual growth and maturity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_reckless_speech.htm">The Dangers of Reckless Speech</a></b><br>The "babbling fool" is a warning against careless and excessive talking. Words have power, and unchecked speech can lead to personal and relational ruin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Receiving commandments implies not just hearing but also obeying. True wisdom is demonstrated through action and adherence to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_discernment.htm">Cultivating Discernment</a></b><br>Developing a wise heart involves seeking God's wisdom through prayer, study, and reflection, allowing His commandments to guide our decisions and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_ignorance.htm">Consequences of Ignorance</a></b><br>Ignoring wisdom and instruction leads to negative outcomes. The fool's ruin serves as a cautionary tale of the importance of heeding God's guidance.<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_the_bible_say_about_tomorrow.htm">What does fearing God mean about avoiding extremes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_nomina_sacra.htm">How can you purify your hearts, double-minded ones?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_should_christians_treat_foes.htm">What does 'a merry heart does good like medicine' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_john_13_34_a_'new_commandment'.htm">In John 13:34, why call it a 'new commandment' when the Old Testament already teaches love for others?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">A prating fool </span>(<span class= "ital">'evil</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>(See above, on <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm" title="The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.">Proverbs 1:7</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Will receive commandments.</span> The wise in heart is not proud or conceited: he accepts the Divine Law with all its directions (observe the plural "commandments"), and is not above learning from others; at the same time, he makes no display of his wisdom. <span class="cmt_word">The fool of lips</span> (ver. 10); one who is always exposing his folly. The literal antithesis is better shown by rendering "the solid in heart," and "the loose in lips." So Wordsworth. The Vulgate translates, "The fool is chastised by his lips;" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the folly which he has uttered falls back upon him, and causes him to suffer punishment. The LXX. renders the last clause, "He who is given to prating (<span class="greek">ἄστεγος χείλεσι</span>), walking tortuously, shall be tripped up." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-8.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">A wise</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲכַם־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḵam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<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">heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֭ב</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will receive</span><br /><span class="heb">יִקַּ֣ח</span> <span class="translit">(yiq·qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">commandments,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְוֺ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·wōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commandment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but foolish</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱוִ֥יל</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·wîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<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">lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will come to ruin.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִלָּבֵֽט׃</span> <span class="translit">(yil·lā·ḇêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3832.htm">Strong's 3832: </a> </span><span class="str2">To overthrow, intransposed, to fall</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart accept commandments (Prov. 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