Proverbs 15:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.”
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“The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 15:2 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 45:1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
- Psalms 59:7See what they spew from their mouths— sharp words from their lips: “For who can hear us?”
- Proverbs 5:2that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
- Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
- Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
- Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
- Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- Proverbs 25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
- Isaiah 50:4The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
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