Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.

World English Bible (WEB)

Wise men lay up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool `is' near ruin.