Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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Verse 14 is found in chapter 10 of Proverbs. These proverbs focus attention on speech. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, while violence may hide behind the words of the wicked. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers many offenses. Wisdom is also shown in knowing when to speak and when to remain silent: multiplying words without knowledge increases the risk of sin, while the lips of the discerning nourish others.
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Compare Proverbs 10:14 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Die Weisen bewahren die Lehre; aber der Narren Mund ist nahe dem Schrecken.
Los sabios guardan la sabiduría: Mas la boca del loco es calamidad cercana.
Les sages tiennent la science en réserve, Mais la bouche de l'insensé est une ruine prochaine.
I savi ripongono appo loro la scienza; Ma la bocca dello stolto è una ruina vicina
Os sábios entesouram a sabedoria; mas a boca do tolo o aproxima da ruína.
智慧人積存知識; 愚妄人的口速致敗壞。
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