Proverbs 10:8
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The wise-hearted man will let himself be ruled, but the man whose talk is foolish will have a fall.
Webster's Revision
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
World English Bible
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
Definitions for Proverbs 10:8
Clarke's Proverbs 10:8 Bible Commentary
A prating fool shall fall - This clause is repeated in the tenth verse. The wise man will receive the commandment: but the shallow blabbing fool shall be cast down. See Proverbs 10:10.
Barnes's Proverbs 10:8 Bible Commentary
A prating ... fall - Better, as in the margin. Inward self-contained wisdom is contrasted with self-exposed folly.
Wesley's Proverbs 10:8 Bible Commentary
10:8 Who receive - Is ready to hear and obey the precepts of God and men. Fall - Into mischief.
