Proverbs 10:8

“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 10:8

The wise in heart will receiue commaundements: but a prating foole shall fall.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The wise-hearted man will let himself be ruled, but the man whose talk is foolish will have a fall.
- Basic English Bible

A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
- Darby Bible

The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
- English Revised Version

The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 10:8

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:8


10:8 Who receive - Is ready to hear and obey the precepts of God and men. Fall - Into mischief.


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