Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
New American Standard Bible
But the
King James Version
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Holman Bible
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
International Standard Version
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
American Standard Version
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Amplified
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Bible in Basic English
Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
Darby Translation
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
Julia Smith Translation
The tongue of the wise will make knowledge good: and the mouth of the foolish will gush forth folly.
King James 2000
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The tongue of the wise will dispense knowledge, but the mouth of fools will pour out folly.
Modern King James verseion
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise tongue commendeth knowledge; a foolish mouth babbleth out nothing but foolishness.
NET Bible
The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
New Heart English Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
The Emphasized Bible
The tongue of the wise, adorneth knowledge, - but, the month of dullards, belcheth out folly.
Webster
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
World English Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Youngs Literal Translation
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
Themes
Fools » Characteristics of » Reveal their folly
Fools » The mouth of, pours out folly
Knowledge » Who uses knowledge aright
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a grievous word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out folly. 3 The eyes of LORD are in every place, keeping watch upon the evil and the good.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man works with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of a righteous man meditates to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Psalm 45:1
My heart overflows with a good matter. I speak the things which I have made concerning the king. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Psalm 59:7
Behold, they belch out with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, for [they say], Who hears?
Proverbs 15:23
A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 25:11-12
A word fitly spoken is apples of gold in a network of silver.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-13
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool will swallow himself up.
Isaiah 50:4
Lord LORD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary. He awakens morning by morning. He awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.