Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts 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.
A Conservative Version
The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
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.
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 gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. 2 The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on those who are evil and those who are good.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 12:23
The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people publicize folly.
Proverbs 13:16
Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Psalm 45:1
For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."
Psalm 59:7
Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, "Who hears?"
Proverbs 15:23
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
Proverbs 16:23
A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.
Proverbs 25:11-12
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-13
The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.
Isaiah 50:4
The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.