New International Version
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

New Living Translation
The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

English Standard Version
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

Berean Study Bible
A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

New American Standard Bible
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin.

NASB 1995
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.

NASB 1977
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be thrown down.

Amplified Bible
The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction), But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.

Christian Standard Bible
A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed.

Contemporary English Version
If you have good sense, you will listen and obey; if all you do is talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.

Good News Translation
Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The one who is truly wise accepts commands, but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.

International Standard Version
The wise person accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down.

NET Bible
The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.