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Proverbs 10:14
Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.
Proverbs 10:14 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 10:14 in other translations
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
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In context
11 The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.
12 Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love.
13 In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
14 Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.
15 The property of the man of wealth is his strong town: the poor man's need is his destruction.
16 The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.
17 He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
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