--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth…" description: "\"“An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.”\" — King Solomon" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2e/king-solomon-38119_knowledge_an-hypocrite-with-his-mouth-destroyeth-h_1744526.jpg" --- # An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but… ![“An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.” quote by King Solomon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2e/king-solomon-38119_knowledge_an-hypocrite-with-his-mouth-destroyeth-h_1744526.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2e/king-solomon-38119_knowledge_an-hypocrite-with-his-mouth-destroyeth-h_1744526.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2e/king-solomon-38119_knowledge_an-hypocrite-with-his-mouth-destroyeth-h_1744526.jpg) > ““An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.”” [King Solomon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/king-solomon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A hypocrite harms others with words, yet true justice will prevail through knowledge and wisdom. **In simple terms:** Bad speech damages others; knowledge brings justice. Key Takeaway Cultivate wise speech and seek knowledge. Themes ethics speech justice Mood reflective inspirational Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - public discourse - legal judgments - personal relationships Key Concepts hypocrisy knowledge wisdom Questions to Reflect On - How can we counter harmful speech? - What role does education play in justice? 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