Question

What does this verse teach about our speech? "The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself." (Ecclesiastes 10:12)

The words of a wise man brings him honor, but a fool is destroyed by his own words.

The words of a just man are like gold.

The words you need will be given when you need them.​

Answer 1

Answer: The words of a wise man brings him honor, but a fool is destroyed by his own words.

Explanation:

The thing that the verse teaches us about our speech is that "the words of a wise man brings him honor, but a fool is destroyed by his own words".

When we listen to the words that comes from the mouth of a wise person, we derive benefit from listening because the person is wise unlike that of the fools and his words being about his destruction.