KJV dictionary & concordance
Talking foolishly, idly, or maliciously at length.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Proverbs 10:8
Complete exact-word concordance
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
The wise in heart will receiue commaundements: but a prating foole shall fall.
1611 marginal noteHebr. a foole of lips.
1611 marginal noteOr, shalbe beaten.
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
Hee that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow: but a prating foole shall fall.
1611 marginal noteOr, shalbe beaten.
1611 marginal noteCha.6.13.
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
Wherefore if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against vs with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth hee himselfe receiue the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the Church.
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Historical English dictionary sources
Talking much on a trifling subject; talking idly.
