Proverbs 10:14 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 10:14 NIV (New International Version)
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
Proverbs 10:14 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 10:14 NLT (New Living Translation)
Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
Proverbs 10:14 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.
Proverbs 10:14 KJV (King James Version)
Wise men lay up knowledge: But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:14 NKJV (New King James Version)
Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:14 MSG (The Message)
The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.
Proverbs 10:14 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
Wise people store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:14 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart], But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:14 NET (New English Translation)
Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.