Do you know what happens when you only talk and don't listen? Proverbs 10

Proverbs 10:8 (NASBStr)

The wise of heart will receive commands,

But a babbling fool will be ruined.

If you are so busy talking with your lips you might not realize the direction of your feet!! This seems to be the point of Solomon's words in the above proverb.   Those who are wise will take commands and even seek out instruction.  They stop to listen to others and are eager to learn ... prior to their walk in life.  Being willing to learn and to be instructed is a major sign of the one who has been made righteous by Christ.  In contrast the counterpart of the righteous, the wicked, is so busy talking and telling others what he thinks he knows, that he doesn't watch the path of his life.   The fool, who has rejected the knowledge of God, will babble (talk endlessly) and simply come into ruin.   His/her talking simply leads to more and more emptiness.    When you refuse to listen to the counsel of God you fill the air with noise.  That noise, however, will not prevent the wandering of your feet ... wandering that will eventually fall into ruin.   Talk is cheap ... that phrase was utter by Solomon via this proverb centuries before it was heard in our society.  The truth still holds true today.  Stop and listen to the wisdom of others and allow that to correct your walk.   If not, you only have ruin in your path.