Proverbs 10:8 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 10:8

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

7 ^aThe memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commands,
^aBut¹ a prating fool will fall.

9 ^aHe who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.

10 He who winks with the eye causes trouble,
But a prating fool will fall.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:8

American Standard Version
The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

Amplified® Bible
The wise in heart will accept {and} obey commandments, but the foolish of lips will fall headlong.

Contemporary English Version
If you have good sense, you will listen and obey; if all you do is talk, you will destroy yourself.

Darby English Version
The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

Good News Bible
Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin.

King James Version
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

New American Standard Bible
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.

New International Version
The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

New King James Version
The wise in heart will receive commands,
But a prating fool will fall.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will suffer ruin.

Revised Standard Version
The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a prating fool will come to ruin.

Young's Literal Translation
The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.

New English Translation
The wise person¹ accepts instructions,² but the one who speaks foolishness³ will come to ruin.⁴