Proverbs 10:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 10:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 10:14 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 10:14 — KJV
“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”
— Proverbs 10:14 (KJV)
Proverbs 10:14 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 10:14
“That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise men backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:14: wise, men, knowledge
“Slay utterly old and young, both maids, and little children, and women: but come not near any man upon whom is the mark; and begin at my sanctuary. Then they began at the ancient men which were before the house. utterly: Heb. to destruction”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:14: men, lay, near
“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 Proverbs 10:14: wise, knowledge, mouth
“Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:14: wise, men, knowledge
“Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:14: men, mouth, near
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