Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 10:12
American Standard Version
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Amplified® Bible
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious {and} win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.
Darby English Version
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool swallow up himself.
King James Version
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Revised Standard Version
The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.
Young's Literal Translation
Words of the mouth of the wise `are' gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.