Parallel Verses
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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
1
A mild answer turns away anger. Harsh words stir up anger.
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Cross References
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man conceals knowledge. The heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts with knowledge. A fool displays his folly.
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer. The mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Psalm 45:1
Beautiful words fill my mind and stir my heart, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a skilful writer (copyist) my tongue is ready with a poem.
Psalm 59:7
See what pours out of their mouths, swords from their lips! They think: Who will hear us?
Proverbs 15:23
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken at the right time, how good it is!
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth. It adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 25:11-12
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-13
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord Jehovah will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage tired people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.