The lips of the righteous teach many, But fools die for want of wisdom.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker contrasts the influence of righteous teaching with the downfall of fools lacking wisdom.
- In plain terms
- Good people teach others, but fools die because they lack wisdom.
- What can you take from it?
- Wisdom leads to life while ignorance leads to downfall.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cultivate wisdom in others?
Another view
Righteousness does not always guarantee protection from harm.
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