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Proverbs 10:8

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 10:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 10:8

Theological / Devotional

A prating fool. Literally, "a fool of lips." The wise man controls his speech and is willing to listen to instruction and to accept direction. The fool talks idly, boasting of his own deeds and speaking evil of others. Since he is too busy talking to listen to counsel, he will fall, and come to ruin.

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