Pro 10:14, 11:13 | JFB | STEP | 14. lay up knowledge —that is, as treasures for good use. mouth . . . destruction —or, "as to the mouth," &c., destruction is near; they expose themselves to evil by prating.

Proverbs 10:14

14. lay up knowledge—that is, as treasures for good use.

mouth . . . destruction—or, "as to the mouth," &c., destruction is near; they expose themselves to evil by prating.

13. tale-bearer—(Compare Margin), one trading as a peddler in scandal, whose propensity to talk leads him to betray confidence.