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Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 The Vanity of Wealth and Labor

12 Words from a wise man’s mouth are gracious,
but a fool is consumed by his own lips.

13 At the beginning his words are folly;
at the end they are wicked madness—

14 and the fool multiplies words.
No one knows what is coming—
who can tell him what will happen after him?

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 10:12-14

Luke 19:22 - “His master replied, ‘I will judge you by your own words, you wicked servant! You knew, did you... Click to read the verse Luke 19:22 Click to read the verse Luke 19:22

Proverbs 31:26 - She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:26

2 Samuel 1:16 - For David had said to him, “Your blood be on your own head. Your own mouth testified against yo... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:16 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 1:16

Proverbs 19:5 - A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:5

Colossians 4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to ... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:6 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:6

1 Kings 2:23 - Then King Solomon swore by the Lord: “May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if Adonijah... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:23 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:23

Matthew 12:35 - The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil ... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:35

Psalms 37:30 - The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:30 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:30

Proverbs 15:2 - The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2

Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29

Psalms 40:9-10 - I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 40:9-10 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:9-10

Judges 12:6 - they said, “All right, say ‘Shibboleth.’” If he said, “Sibboleth,” because he could not pronoun... Click to read the verse Judges 12:6 Click to read the verse Judges 12:6

1 Kings 12:13 - The king answered the people harshly. Rejecting the advice given him by the elders, Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 12:13

Job 16:5 - But my mouth would encourage you; comfort from my lips would bring you relief. Click to read the verse Job 16:5 Click to read the verse Job 16:5

Job 4:3-4 - Think how you have instructed many, how you have strengthened feeble hands. Click to read the verse Job 4:3-4 Click to read the verse Job 4:3-4

1 Kings 20:40-42 - While your servant was busy here and there, the man disappeared.” “That is your sentence,” the ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:40-42 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:40-42

Psalms 140:9 - Let the heads of those who surround me be covered with the trouble their lips have caused. Click to read the verse Psalms 140:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 140:9

Psalms 64:8 - He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake... Click to read the verse Psalms 64:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 64:8

Proverbs 22:11 - He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:11

Proverbs 10:32 - The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:32

Proverbs 25:11-12 - A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:11-12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:11-12

Proverbs 26:9 - Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand is a proverb in the mouth of a fool. Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 26:9

Proverbs 15:23 - A man finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:23

Proverbs 12:18 - Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:18

Proverbs 16:21-24 - The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:21-24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:21-24

Proverbs 17:20 - A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:20

Psalms 71:15-18 - My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its... Click to read the verse Psalms 71:15-18 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:15-18

Luke 4:22 - All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t thi... Click to read the verse Luke 4:22 Click to read the verse Luke 4:22

Proverbs 10:10 - He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:10

Proverbs 10:20-21 - The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:20-21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:20-21

Proverbs 10:8 - The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:8

Proverbs 18:6-8 - A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:6-8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:6-8

Proverbs 22:17-18 - Sayings of the Wise Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to wh... Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:17-18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:17-18

Proverbs 12:13-14 - An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:13-14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:13-14

Proverbs 10:31-32 - The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:31-32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:31-32

Proverbs 10:13-14 - Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgm... Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:13-14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:13-14