Ecclesiastes 10:13

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

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WEBBE

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

BSB

The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.

KJV

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

ASV

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

BBE

The first words of his mouth are foolish, and the end of his talk is evil crime.

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