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Ecclesiastes 10:12
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Ecclesiastes 10:12
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The words of a wise man's mouth are sweet to all, but the lips of a foolish man are his destruction.
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Ecclesiastes 10:12 In-Context
10
If the iron has no edge, and he does not make it sharp, then he has to put out more strength; but wisdom makes things go well.
11
If a snake gives a bite before the word of power is said, then there is no longer any use in the word of power.
12
The words of a wise man's mouth are sweet to all, but the lips of a foolish man are his destruction.
13
The first words of his mouth are foolish, and the end of his talk is evil crime.
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The foolish are full of words; man has no knowledge of what will be; and who is able to say what will be after him?
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