Proverbs 15:2
“The tongue of the wise, vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles, powreth out foolishnes.”
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Proverbs 15:2 Context
1A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger. 2The tongue of the wise, vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles, powreth out foolishnes. 3The eyes of the Lord are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good. 4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
- King James Version
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
- Basic English Bible
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
- Darby Bible
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
- Webster's Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
- World English Bible
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:2
15:2 Aright - Expressing what he knows prudently and gracefully. Poureth out - Plentifully, continually, and vehemently, as a fountain does waters.