Ecclesiastes 10:12–14
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
*†The words of a wise mans mouth are gratious: but the lips of a foole will swallow vp himselfe.
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. grace.
- *Cross-referenceProu.10.32. and 12.13.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
†The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishnesse: and the end of his talke is mischieuous madnesse.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. his mouth.
A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
*†*A foole also is full of words; a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall bee after him who can tell him?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. multiplieth words.
- *Cross-referenceProu. 15.2.
- *Cross-referenceChap.3.21. and 6.12.
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From verse 12
- Colossians 4:6Rank 1 from verse 12
- Proverbs 15:2Rank 3 from verse 12
- Proverbs 22:11Rank 4 from verse 12
- Ephesians 4:29Rank 5 from verse 12
29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
29Let no corrupt communication proceede out of your mouth, but that which is good ‖to the vse of edifying, that it may minister grace vnto the hearers.
- Proverbs 10:13–14Rank 6 from verse 12
13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
13†In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding.
14Wise men lay vp knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is neere destruction.
- Proverbs 10:20–21Rank 7 from verse 12
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
20The tongue of the iust is as choise siluer: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21†The lippes of the righteous feed many: but fooles die for want of wisedome.
3Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
4Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.
3Beholde, Thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weake hands.
4Thy words haue vpholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened †the feeble knees.
- Proverbs 10:31–32Rank 9 from verse 12
31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
31The mouth of the iust bringeth foorth wisedome: but the froward tongue shalbe cut out.
32†The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardnesse.
- Proverbs 22:17–18Rank 10 from verse 12
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
17Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.
18†For it is a pleasant thing, if thou keepe them within thee; they shall withall be fitted in thy lippes.
- 1 Kings 20:40–42Rank 11 from verse 12
40And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.
41And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face; and the king of Israel discerned him that he was of the prophets.
42And he said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.
40And as thy seruant was busie here and there, †he was gone. And the king of Israel saide vnto him, So shall thy iudgement bee, thy selfe hast discided it.
41And he hasted, and tooke the ashes away from his face, and the king of Israel discerned him that hee was of the Prophets.
42And hee said vnto him, Thus saith the LORD, *Because thou hast let goe out of thy hand, a man whom I appointed to vtter destruction, therfore thy life shall goe for his life, and thy people for his people.
- 2 Samuel 1:16Rank 12 from verse 12
- Luke 19:22Rank 14 from verse 12
22And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
22And hee saith vnto him, Out of thine owne mouth will I iudge thee, thou wicked seruant: Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking vp that I layde not downe, and reaping that I did not sow.
- Matthew 12:35Rank 15 from verse 12
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth foorth good things: and an euill man out of the euill treasure, bringeth foorth euill things.
- Proverbs 10:10Rank 16 from verse 12
- Proverbs 10:8Rank 17 from verse 12
- Proverbs 12:13–14Rank 18 from verse 12
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
13†*The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lippes: but the iust shall come out of trouble.
14*A man shall bee satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompence of a mans hands shall bee rendred vnto him.
- Proverbs 12:18Rank 19 from verse 12
- Proverbs 15:23Rank 20 from verse 12
- Proverbs 16:21–24Rank 21 from verse 12
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning.
22*Understanding is a well-spring of life vnto him that hath it: but the instruction of fooles is folly.
23†The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lippes.
24Pleasant words are as an honycombe, sweete to the soule, and health to the bones.
- Proverbs 18:6–8Rank 22 from verse 12
6A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
6A fooles lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7*A fooles mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soule.
8*‖‖†The words of a tale bearer are as wounds, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly.
- Proverbs 19:5Rank 23 from verse 12
- Proverbs 25:11–12Rank 24 from verse 12
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
11†A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of siluer.
12 As an eare-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprouer vpon an obedient eare.
- Proverbs 26:9Rank 25 from verse 12
- Proverbs 31:26Rank 26 from verse 12
- Psalms 140:9Rank 27 from verse 12
- Psalms 37:30Rank 28 from verse 12
- Psalms 40:9–10Rank 29 from verse 12
9I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.
10I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
9I haue preached righteousnesse in the great congregation: loe, I haue not refrained my lippes, O LORD, thou knowest.
10I haue not hid thy righteousnesse within my heart, I haue declared thy faithfulnesse and thy saluation: I haue not concealed thy louing kindnesse, and thy truth, from the great congregation.
- Psalms 64:8Rank 30 from verse 12
- Psalms 71:15–18Rank 31 from verse 12
15My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
16I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.
18Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.
15My mouth shall shew foorth thy righteousnesse, and thy saluation all the day: for I know not the numbers thereof.
16I will goe in the strength of the LORD God: I will make mention of thy righteousnesse, euen of thine onely.
17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto haue I declared thy wonderous workes.
18††Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not: vntill I haue shewed thy strength vnto this generation, and thy power to euery one that is to come.
From verse 13
- 1 Samuel 25:10–11Rank 1 from verse 13
10¶ And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.
11Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?
10¶ And Nabal answered Dauids seruants, and said, Who is Dauid? and who is the sonne of Iesse? There bee many seruants now a daies that breake away euery man from his master.
11Shall I then take my bread and my water, and my †flesh that I haue killed for my shearers, and giue it vnto men, whom I know not whence they bee?
- Proverbs 29:9Rank 2 from verse 13
- 1 Samuel 20:26–33Rank 3 from verse 13
26Nevertheless Saul spake not any thing that day: for he thought, Something hath befallen him, he is not clean; surely he is not clean.
27And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David’s place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?
28And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked leave of me to go to Beth-lehem:
29And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king’s table.
30Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother’s nakedness?
31For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die.
32And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?
33And Saul cast a javelin at him to smite him: whereby Jonathan knew that it was determined of his father to slay David.
26Neuerthelesse, Saul spake not any thing that day: for hee thought, Some thing hath befallen him, hee is not cleane; surely he is not cleane.
27And it came to passe on the morrow which was the second day of the moneth, that Dauids place was emptie: and Saul said vnto Ionathan his sonne, Wherefore commeth not the sonne of Iesse to meat, neither yesterday nor to day?
28And Ionathan answered Saul, Dauid earnestly asked leaue of me, to goe to Bethlehem.
29And he said, Let me goe, I pray thee, for our familie hath a sacrifice in the citie, and my brother, hee hath commanded mee to be there: and now if I haue found fauour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren: Therefore he commeth not vnto the kings table.
30Then Sauls anger was kindled against Ionathan, and hee said vnto him, ‖Thou sonne of the peruerse rebellious woman, doe not I know that thou hast chosen the sonne of Iesse to thine owne confusion, and vnto the confusion of thy mothers nakednesse?
31For as long as the sonne of Iesse liueth vpon the ground, thou shalt not be stablished, nor thy kingdome: wherefore now send and fetch him vnto mee, for he †shall surely die.
32And Ionathan answered Saul his father, and said vnto him, Wherefore shall hee be slaine? what hath hee done?
33And Saul cast a iauelin at him to smite him, whereby Ionathan knewe that it was determined of his father to slay Dauid.
- 1 Samuel 22:16–18Rank 4 from verse 13
16And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father’s house.
17¶ And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the Lord; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the Lord.
18And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.
16And the king saide, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy fathers house.
17¶ And the king said vnto the ‖footmen that stood about him, Turne and slay the Priests of the LORD, because their hand also is with Dauid, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to mee. But the seruants of the king would not put foorth their hand to fall vpon the Priestes of the LORD.
18And the king said to Doeg, Turne thou and fall vpon the Priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and hee fell vpon the Priests, and slew on that day foure score and fiue persons that did weare a linnen Ephod.
- 1 Samuel 22:7–8Rank 5 from verse 13
7Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, and make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;
8That all of you have conspired against me, and there is none that sheweth me that my son hath made a league with the son of Jesse, and there is none of you that is sorry for me, or sheweth unto me that my son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?
7Then Saul saide vnto his seruants that stood about him, Heare now, ye Beniamites: Will the sonne of Iesse giue euery one of you fields, and Uineyards, and make you all captaines of thousands, and captaines of hundreds:
8That all of you haue conspired against me, and there is none that †sheweth mee, that my sonne hath made a league with the sonne of Iesse, and there is none of you that is sory for me, or sheweth vnto me that my sonne hath stirred vp my seruant against me, to lye in wait, as at this day?
- 2 Kings 6:27Rank 6 from verse 13
- 2 Kings 6:31Rank 7 from verse 13
- 2 Samuel 19:41–1Rank 8 from verse 13
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- Acts 5:28–33Rank 9 from verse 13
28Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
29¶ Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33¶ When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
28Saying, *Did not wee straitly command you, that you should not teach in this Name? And behold, yee haue filled Hierusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this mans blood vpon vs.
29¶ Then Peter, and the other Apostles answered, and saide, Wee ought to obey God rather then men.
30The God of our fathers raised vp Iesus, whom yee slew and hanged on a tree.
31Him hath God exalted with his right hand to bee a Prince and a Sauiour, for to giue repentance to Israel, and forgiuenesse of sinnes.
32And we are his witnesses of these things, and so is also the holy Ghost, whom God hath giuen to them that obey him.
33¶ When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and tooke counsell to slay them.
- Acts 6:9–11Rank 10 from verse 13
9¶ Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
10And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
11Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
9¶ Then there arose certaine of the Synagogue, which is called the Synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia, and of Asia, disputing with Steuen.
10And they were not able to resist the wisedome and the spirit by which he spake.
11Then they suborned men which said, We haue heard him speake blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
- John 12:10Rank 11 from verse 13
- Judges 14:15Rank 12 from verse 13
15And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson’s wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father’s house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?
15And it came to passe on the seuenth day, that they said vnto Samsons wife, Entice thy husband, that hee may declare vnto vs the riddle, lest we burne thee and thy fathers house with fire: Haue yee called vs, †to take that wee haue? is it not so?
- Luke 11:38Rank 13 from verse 13
- Luke 11:53–54Rank 14 from verse 13
53And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:
54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
53And as he said these things vnto them, the Scribes and the Pharisees began to vrge him vehemently, and to prouoke him to speake of many things:
54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
- Matthew 2:16Rank 17 from verse 13
16¶ Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
16¶ Then Herode, when hee saw that hee was mocked of the Wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent foorth, and slewe all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two yeeres olde and vnder, according to the time, which he had diligently enquired of the Wise men.
- Matthew 2:7–8Rank 18 from verse 13
7Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
7Then Herod, when he had priuily called the Wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the Starre appeared:
8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Goe, and search diligently for the yong child, and when ye haue found him, bring me word againe, that I may come and worship him also.
- Acts 19:24–28Rank 19 from verse 13
24For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
25Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
26Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
27So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.
28And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
24For a certaine man named Demetrius, a siluer smith, which made siluer shrines for Diana, brought no small gaine vnto the craftsmen:
25Whom he called together, with the workemen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we haue our wealth.
26Moreouer, ye see & heare, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath perswaded and turned away much people, saying, that they bee no gods, which are made with hands.
27So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought: but also that the Temple of the great goddesse Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia, and the world worshippeth.
28And when they heard these sayings, they were ful of wrath, & cried out, saying, Great is Diana of y e Ephesians.
- Acts 7:54–59Rank 20 from verse 13
54¶ When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
55But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,
56And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.
57Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,
58And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul.
59And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.
54¶ When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.
55But hee being full of the holy Ghost, looked vp stedfastly into heauen, and saw the glory of God, and Iesus standing on the right hand of God,
56And said, Behold, I see the heauens opened, and the Sonne of man standing on the right hand of God.
57Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their eares, and ran vpon him with one accord,
58And cast him out of the citie, and stoned him: and the witnesses layd downe their clothes at a yong mans feete, whose name was Saul.
59And they stoned Steuen, calling vpon God, and saying, Lord Iesus receiue my spirit.
From verse 14
- Proverbs 15:2Rank 1 from verse 14
- Ecclesiastes 3:22Rank 2 from verse 14
22Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?
22*Wherefore I perceiue that there is nothing better, then that a man should reioyce in his owne workes: for that is his portion; for who shall bring him to see what shalbe after him?
- Ecclesiastes 5:3Rank 3 from verse 14
- Ecclesiastes 6:12Rank 4 from verse 14
12For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after him under the sun?
12†*For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the dayes of his vaine life, which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shal be after him vnder the sunne?
- Ecclesiastes 8:7Rank 5 from verse 14
- James 4:13–14Rank 6 from verse 14
13Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
14Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
13Goe to now ye that say, To day or to morrow wee will goe into such a city and continue there a yere, and buy, and sell, and get gaine:
14Whereas yee know not what shalbe on the morow: *for what is your life? ‖It is euen a vapour that appeareth for a litle time, and then vanisheth away.
- Proverbs 10:19Rank 8 from verse 14
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Ecclesiastes 10:12
Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Showing favour, mercy, compassion, kindness, patience, or goodness; pleasant, acceptable, or benevolent in word or action.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.
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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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Sense 1: A small bird. Sense 2: To take into the mouth and pass inward, consume, engulf, devour, or overwhelm.
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DEFINED WORDS
Ecclesiastes 10:13
The start, first part, or earliest point in time, order, or action.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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foolishness
Lack of wisdom, sound judgment, or understanding; folly or absurd conduct.
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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.
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To speak or converse; speech or conversation.
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mischievous
Harmful, hurtful, or intended to cause evil.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Extreme folly; headstrong passion and rashness that act in opposition to reason; Wildness of passion; fury; rage.
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Ecclesiastes 10:14
Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Is unable to; is not able to.
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1. To speak, relate, declare, report, inform, explain, reveal, recount, or make known. 2. To know, discern, or determine, especially in 'cannot tell' or 'who can tell.' 3. To count, number, or enumerate.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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11Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
11†Surely the serpent will bite without inchauntment, and a babbler is no better.
12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
12*†The words of a wise mans mouth are gratious: but the lips of a foole will swallow vp himselfe.
Selected passage13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
13†The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishnesse: and the end of his talke is mischieuous madnesse.
Selected passage14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?
14*†*A foole also is full of words; a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall bee after him who can tell him?
Selected passage15The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
15The labour of the foolish wearyeth euery one of them; because hee knoweth not how to goe to the citie.