And one does not sharpen the edge,
Then he must use more strength;
But wisdom1 brings success.
No man knows what is to be;
Who can tell him bwhat will be after him?
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American Standard Version
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Amplified® Bible
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious {and} win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.
Contemporary English Version
If you talk sensibly, you will have friends; if you talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.
Darby English Version
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool swallow up himself.
Good News Bible
What the wise say brings them honor, but fools are destroyed by their own words.
King James Version
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
New American Standard Bible
Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him;
New International Version
Words from a wise man's mouth are gracious,
but a fool is consumed by his own lips.
New King James Version
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious,
But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Words from the mouth of a wise man have graciousness, while the lips of a fool consume him;
Revised Standard Version
The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.
Young's Literal Translation
Words of the mouth of the wise `are' gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.
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