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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
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Christian Standard Bible
The beginning of the words from his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness;
English Standard Version
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is evil madness.
King James Version
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
New American Standard Bible
the beginning of his talking is foolishness, and the end of it is evil insanity.
New International Version
At the beginning their words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness—
New King James Version
The words of his mouth begin with foolishness, And the end of his talk is raving madness.
New Living Translation
Fools base their thoughts on foolish assumptions, so their conclusions will be wicked madness;
World English Bible
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.