10:12a The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious,

Words spoken by the wise bring them favor, (New Revised Standard Version)
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Wise people speak pleasant words.

10:12b but the lips of a fool consume him.

but the words of a fool are self-destructive. (NET Bible)
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But a fool’s own words can hurt the fool badly. (EASY2015)

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