Ecclesiastes 10:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 10:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 10:12 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. gracious: Heb. grace" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 10:12 — KJV
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. gracious: Heb. grace”
— Ecclesiastes 10:12 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 10:12 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 10:12
“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. esteemed: Heb. hid, or, laid up my...: or, my appointed portion”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:12: words, mouth, lips
“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. a prating...: Heb. a fool of lips fall: Heb. be beaten”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:12: wise, lips, fool
“In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:12: wise, mouth, lips
“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:12: wise, mouth, fool
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 10:12: wise, mouth, lips
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