12 The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, [1]
but the lips of a fool consume him.
13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness,
and the end of his talk is evil madness.
14 A fool multiplies words,
though no man knows what is to be,
and who can tell him what will be after him?
15 The toil of a fool wearies him,
for he does not know the way to the city.
Footnotes
[1] 10:12 Or are gracious
but the lips of a fool consume him.
13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness,
and the end of his talk is evil madness.
14 A fool multiplies words,
though no man knows what is to be,
and who can tell him what will be after him?
15 The toil of a fool wearies him,
for he does not know the way to the city.
Footnotes
[1] 10:12 Or are gracious
- Why would a wise person normally say gracious or charming words?
- Why does a wise person's words bring favor?
- How is "sweet-talking" different from gracious or desirable words?
- Who have you known who was wise in word? Why do consider them so?
- How do a fool's words show his/her foolishness?
- How might a fool's words consume him/her?
- What is the path that a fool's talk takes?
- Even with all the problems his/her talk has brought, what does a fool do?
- How does a fool multiply words?
- Why is excessive talking dangerous?
- Why does talking about something that bothers you sometimes do more harm than good?
- Who have you known who was foolish in words? Why do you consider them so?
- How does a fool's talk relate to future events?
- How are wise plans different from foolish predictions and assurances?
- Why is a fool's toil so tiring?
- How would you consider your words: wise or foolish?
- Would those around you each day agree with you?
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