Proverbs 15:2

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

King James Version · 1611

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

American Standard Version · 1901

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

v.1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

v.2This passage

v.3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good.

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.