Proverbs 15:2
What does Proverbs 15:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
- Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
- Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Psalms 45:1
My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
- Psalms 59:7
Behold, they belch out with their mouth; Swords are in their lips: For who, say they, doth hear?
- Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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