Proverbs 10:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Wise people store up knowledge, but foolish people's words lead them toward ruin.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse contrasts how wise people carefully gather and keep knowledge while foolish people speak carelessly in ways that bring trouble upon themselves.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb comes from the collection attributed to King Solomon, written during Israel's golden age around 950 BC. In ancient Israel, wisdom literature was highly valued as practical guidance for daily living. The contrast between the wise and foolish was a common theme used to teach young people how to live successfully in their community.

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