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Ecclesiastes 10:13

New American Standard Bible

13 the beginning of his talking is foolishness, and the end of it is evil insanity.

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American Standard Version

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

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 International Version

At the beginning their words are folly; at the end they are wicked madnessโ€”

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.