Ecclesiastes 10:12

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

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  • Prov 15:2 : 2 ¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
  • Luke 4:22 : 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
  • Col 4:6 : 6 Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
  • Luke 19:22 : 22 ‹And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee,› [thou] ‹wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:›
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 ¶ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
  • Prov 16:21-24 : 21 ¶ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22 ¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly. 23 ¶ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24 ¶ Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
  • Prov 18:6-8 : 6 ¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 7 A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul. 8 ¶ The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
  • Prov 19:5 : 5 ¶ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape.
  • Prov 22:11 : 11 ¶ He that loveth pureness of heart, [for] the grace of his lips the king [shall be] his friend.
  • Prov 22:17-18 : 17 ¶ Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 18 For [it is] a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 ¶ A word fitly spoken [is like] apples of gold in pictures of silver. 12 [As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
  • Prov 26:9 : 9 [As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools.
  • Prov 31:26 : 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.
  • Matt 12:35 : 35 ‹A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.›
  • 2 Sam 1:16 : 16 And David said unto him, Thy blood [be] upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD'S anointed.
  • 1 Kgs 20:40-42 : 40 And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So [shall] thy judgment [be]; thyself hast decided [it]. 41 And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he [was] of the prophets. 42 And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of [thy] hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.
  • Job 4:3-4 : 3 Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. 4 Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
  • Job 16:5 : 5 [But] I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage [your grief].
  • Ps 37:30 : 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
  • Ps 40:9-9 : 9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. 10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
  • Ps 64:8 : 8 So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
  • Ps 71:15-18 : 15 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness [and] thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers [thereof]. 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, [even] of thine only. 17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. 18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto [this] generation, [and] thy power to every one [that] is to come.
  • Ps 140:9 : 9 [As for] the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
  • Prov 10:8 : 8 ¶ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
  • Prov 10:10 : 10 ¶ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
  • Prov 10:13-14 : 13 ¶ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding. 14 ¶ Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.
  • Prov 10:20-21 : 20 ¶ The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
  • Prov 10:31-32 : 31 ¶ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.
  • Prov 12:13-14 : 13 ¶ The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 14 ¶ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
  • Prov 12:18 : 18 ¶ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 18:6-7
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    6¶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

    7A fool's mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul.

  • Eccl 10:13-14
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    84%

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth [is] foolishness: and the end of his talk [is] mischievous madness.

    14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

  • Prov 10:14
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    14¶ Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

    2¶ The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Prov 14:3
    82%

    3¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 10:21
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    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Prov 15:7
    80%

    7¶ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 29:11
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    11¶ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 10:8
    79%

    8¶ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 15:14
    79%

    14¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 23:8-9
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    8The morsel [which] thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.

    9¶ Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 16:21-23
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    78%

    21¶ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

    23¶ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 10:18-19
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    18¶ He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.

    19¶ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

  • Prov 14:7-8
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    7¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

  • Prov 12:14-16
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    14¶ A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

    15¶ The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

    16¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame.

  • Eccl 10:11
    77%

    11Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.

  • Prov 10:31-32
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    76%

    31¶ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.

  • Prov 13:16
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    16¶ Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

  • Prov 17:28
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    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.

  • Prov 10:10-11
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    75%

    10¶ He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

    11¶ The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 13:2-3
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    2¶ A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence.

    3¶ He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

  • Prov 26:4-6
    3 verses
    75%

    4¶ Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

    6¶ He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage.

  • Eccl 10:3
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    3Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth [him], and he saith to every one [that] he [is] a fool.

  • Prov 18:4
    75%

    4¶ The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.

  • Prov 24:7
    74%

    7¶ Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 26:12
    74%

    12¶ Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 18:2
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    2¶ A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

  • Prov 29:20
    73%

    20¶ Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24¶ The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.

  • Prov 19:1
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    1¶ Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Ps 36:3
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    3The words of his mouth [are] iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, [and] to do good.

  • Prov 18:20
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    20¶ A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

  • Prov 14:16
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    16¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  • Prov 17:24
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    24¶ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 21:23
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    23¶ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.