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Ecclesiastes 10:12

Words from the mouth of a wise man are graceful, but the lips of a foolish man will throw him down with violence
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King James Version

The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

English Standard Version

The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

New International Version

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