The (A)wise of heart will receive commands,
But [a]a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit the foolish of lips

The wise are glad to be instructed,
    but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

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23 Doing wickedness is like (A)sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.

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23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
    but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

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