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Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby.(Ecclesiastes 10:9)
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.(Ecclesiastes 10:10)
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.(Ecclesiastes 10:11)
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.(Ecclesiastes 10:13)
A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?(Ecclesiastes 10:14)
The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.(Ecclesiastes 10:15)

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Ecclesiastes 10:12 - Cross Reference

As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouths of fools. (Proverbs 26:9)
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. (Proverbs 25:11)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. (Proverbs 16:21)
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. (Proverbs 22:11)
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. (Proverbs 15:2)
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. (Proverbs 10:20)
A 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. (Matthew 12:35)
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! (Proverbs 15:23)
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. (Proverbs 31:26)
But I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the moving of my lips should asswage your grief. (Job 16:5)
So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away. (Psalm 64:8)
Let 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. (Ephesians 4:29)
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. (Proverbs 10:13)
My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. (Psalm 71:15)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. (Proverbs 12:18)
Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. (Proverbs 22:17)
And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD's anointed. (2 Samuel 1:16)
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. (Proverbs 10:31)
And 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: (Luke 19:22)
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. (Proverbs 10:10)
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. (Proverbs 12:13)
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. (Proverbs 19:5)
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. (Psalm 140:9)
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. (Job 4:3)
And 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. (1 Kings 20:40)
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. (Psalm 40:9)
And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? (Luke 4:22)
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. (Proverbs 18:6)
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. (Psalm 37:30)
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. (Proverbs 10:8)
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. (Colossians 4:6)