Ecclesiastes 10:12

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10 If the ax is dull,
And one does not sharpen the edge,
Then he must use more strength;
But wisdom¹ brings success.

11 A serpent may bite ^awhen it is not charmed;
The¹ babbler is no different.

12 ^aThe words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious,
But ^bthe lips of a fool shall swallow him up;

13 The words of his mouth begin with foolishness,
And the end of his talk is raving madness.

14 ^aA fool also multiplies words.
No man knows what is to be;
Who can tell him ^bwhat will be after him?

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Definitions of words in Ecclesiastes 10:12:

Man {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Man {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Mouth {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Swallow {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Swallow {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing Ecclesiastes 10:12:

Fool; Folly {I.S.B.E.}
Gracious {I.S.B.E.}

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