Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 10:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 10:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 10 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. gracious: Heb. grace”
Ecclesiastes 10:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious—the Hebrew divrei pi-chakham chen (דִּבְרֵי פִי־חָכָם חֵן) describes speech characterized by chen (חֵן, grace/favor/charm). Wise words bring blessing to both speaker and hearers, creating favor and building relationships. Proverbs repeatedly praises gracious speech (Proverbs 15:23, 16:24, 25:11). This contrasts sharply with the second half: but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself—siftot kesil tevalennu (שִׂפְתוֹת כְּסִיל תְּבַלְּעֶנּוּ, the fool's lips consume/swallow him).The vivid image of lips swallowing their owner suggests self-destructi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 10:12
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“seasoned with salt”
“and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth”
“He that loveth pureness of heart”
“but the mouth of fools gush out folly.”
“but such as is good for building up as the need may be”
“The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.”
“but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.”
“you have instructed many”
“and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.”
“but the perverse tongue will be cut off.”