Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives. New Living Translation The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips. English Standard Version A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Berean Standard Bible A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. King James Bible A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. New King James Version A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul. New American Standard Bible A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. NASB 1995 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. NASB 1977 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. Legacy Standard Bible A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. Amplified Bible A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. Christian Standard Bible A fool’s mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life. Holman Christian Standard Bible A fool’s mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life. American Standard Version A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul. Contemporary English Version Saying foolish things is like setting a trap to destroy yourself. English Revised Version A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. GOD'S WORD® Translation A fool's mouth is his ruin. His lips are a trap to his soul. Good News Translation When a fool speaks, he is ruining himself; he gets caught in the trap of his own words. International Standard Version A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself. Majority Standard Bible A fool?s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. NET Bible The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life. New Heart English Bible A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Webster's Bible Translation A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. World English Bible A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe mouth of a fool [is] ruin to him, "" And his lips [are] the snare of his soul. Young's Literal Translation The mouth of a fool is ruin to him, And his lips are the snare of his soul. Smith's Literal Translation The mouth of the foolish is destruction to him, and his lips the snare of his soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe mouth of a fool is his destruction: and his lips are the ruin of his soul. Catholic Public Domain Version The mouth of the foolish is his destruction, and his own lips are the ruin of his soul. New American Bible The mouths of fools are their ruin; their lips are a deadly snare. New Revised Standard Version The mouths of fools are their ruin, and their lips a snare to themselves. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The mouth of the fool is ruin to his soul, and by his lips his soul is caught. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul. Brenton Septuagint Translation A fool's mouth is ruin to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Selfishness of the Unfriendly…6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. 7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. 8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.… Cross References James 3:6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Proverbs 10:14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction. Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. Psalm 64:8 They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads. Proverbs 6:2 if you have been trapped by the words of your lips, ensnared by the words of your mouth, Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. / The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. / Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him? Matthew 15:11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. Treasury of Scripture A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. his destruction Proverbs 10:8,14 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall… Proverbs 12:13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. Proverbs 13:3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. his lips Proverbs 6:2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. Judges 11:35 And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back. 1 Samuel 14:24 And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food. Jump to Previous Destruction Fool Foolish Fool's Lips Mouth Net Ruin Snare Soul UndoingJump to Next Destruction Fool Foolish Fool's Lips Mouth Net Ruin Snare Soul UndoingProverbs 18 1. A fool delights not in understandingA fool’s mouth is his ruin The term "fool" in biblical literature often refers to someone who is morally deficient, lacking wisdom and understanding of God's ways. In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom was highly valued, and the fool was seen as someone who rejected the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). The mouth, representing speech, is a powerful tool that can lead to one's downfall. This aligns with James 3:6, which describes the tongue as a fire capable of corrupting the whole body. The fool's speech is reckless and thoughtless, leading to personal destruction, as seen in the story of Nabal in 1 Samuel 25, whose foolish words nearly led to his demise. and his lips are a snare to his soul Persons / Places / Events 1. The FoolIn the context of Proverbs, the "fool" is a person who lacks wisdom and understanding, often characterized by reckless behavior and speech. The fool is contrasted with the wise person who seeks understanding and knowledge. 2. Solomon Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for living a life that honors God. 3. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs, where wisdom literature was highly valued and oral traditions were a primary means of teaching. Teaching Points The Power of WordsOur words have the power to build up or destroy. As believers, we must be mindful of our speech, ensuring it aligns with God's truth and love. Guarding the Tongue Proverbs 18:7 serves as a reminder to guard our tongues. We should seek wisdom and discernment in our speech to avoid self-destruction. Self-Reflection Regularly examine your speech. Are your words edifying and truthful, or do they lead to harm and misunderstanding? Seeking Wisdom Pursue wisdom through prayer, scripture study, and godly counsel to transform your speech and avoid the pitfalls of foolishness. Accountability Surround yourself with fellow believers who can lovingly hold you accountable for your words, encouraging growth in wisdom and maturity.(7) A fool's mouth is his destruction.--See above on Proverbs 12:13.Verse 7. - The results of the fool's disposition and actions are further noted. A fool's mouth is his destruction (comp. Proverbs 10:15; Proverbs 13:9; Ecclesiastes 10:12). A mediaeval adage pronounces, "Ex lingua stulta veniunt incommoda multa." His lips are the snare of his soul; bring his life into danger (see on Proverbs 12:13; comp. Proverbs 13:14; Proverbs 14:27; Proverbs 17:28). So St. Luke (Luke 21:35) speaks of the last day, coming upon men like "a snare (παγίς)," the word used by the Septuagint in this passage. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A fool’sכְ֭סִיל (ḵə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool mouth פִּֽי־ (pî-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to is his ruin, מְחִתָּה־ (mə·ḥit·tāh-) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4288: A dissolution, a ruin, consternation and his lips וּ֝שְׂפָתָ֗יו (ū·śə·p̄ā·ṯāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin [are] a snare מוֹקֵ֥שׁ (mō·w·qêš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4170: A bait or lure, a snare to his soul. נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links Proverbs 18:7 NIVProverbs 18:7 NLT Proverbs 18:7 ESV Proverbs 18:7 NASB Proverbs 18:7 KJV Proverbs 18:7 BibleApps.com Proverbs 18:7 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 18:7 Chinese Bible Proverbs 18:7 French Bible Proverbs 18:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 18:7 A fool's mouth is his destruction (Prov. 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