A wise heart accepts commands,(A)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.

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The wise person[a] accepts commands,
    but the chattering fool will be brought down.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit. wise in heart

23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,(A)
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.

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23 Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy,
    so is wisdom to the discerning man.

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