Proverbs 10:8

Proverbs 10:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
• New International Version (NIV)The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.

Context of Proverbs 10:8

6The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. 7We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. 9People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. 10People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.

Proverbs 10:8 word by word

חֲכַם־לֵ֭ב יִקַּ֣ח מִצְוֹ֑ת וֶאֱוִ֥יל שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם יִלָּבֵֽט׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
• in heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• will receiveלָקַחlâqach · to take: recieveH3947
• commandmentsמִצְוָהmitsvâh · commandmentH4687
• but a pratingשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lip: wordsH8193
• foolאֱוִיל'ĕvîyl · fool(ish)H191
• shall fallלָבַטlâbaţ · to ruinH3832

Cross-references for Proverbs 10:8

• Proverbs 1:5Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance
• Proverbs 9:9Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.
• Proverbs 12:1To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
• Proverbs 14:8The prudent understand where they are going, but fools deceive themselves.
• Psalms 119:34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
• James 3:13If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
• Ecclesiastes 10:12Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words.
• Proverbs 18:6Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating.

Commentaries on Proverbs 10:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8A prating fool shall fall - This clause is repeated in the tenth verse. The wise man will receive the commandment: but the shallow blabbing fool shall be cast down. See Proverbs 10:10.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8A prating … fall - Better, as in the margin. Inward self-contained wisdom is contrasted with self-exposed folly.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8Verse 8 The wise in heart puts his knowledge in practice.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. wise, &c.--(compare Pr 9:8, 9, 16), opposed to prating fool--or, "fool of lips of wicked language." fall--headlong, suddenly.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 10:8

• Fool
• Heart
• Humility
• Tongue
• Wicked (People)
• Wisdom

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Commentaries on Proverbs 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings