Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
New American Standard Bible
But the hearts of fools are not so.
King James Version
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Holman Bible
but not so the heart of fools.
A Conservative Version
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but the heart of the foolish, not so.
American Standard Version
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Amplified
The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Bible in Basic English
The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.
Darby Translation
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
Julia Smith Translation
The lips of the wise will disperse knowledge: and the heart of the foolish not so.
King James 2000
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The lips of the wise will spread knowledge, but the heart of fools, not so.
Modern King James verseion
The lips of the righteous send forth knowledge, but the heart of the foolish is not so.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise mouth poureth out knowledge; but the heart of the foolish doth not so.
NET Bible
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
New Heart English Bible
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
The Emphasized Bible
The lips of the wise, scatter abroad knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, is not right.
Webster
The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
World English Bible
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
Youngs Literal Translation
The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools is not right.
Themes
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Knowledge » Who disperses knowledge
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
6 The righteous house is itself a great treasure, but within the revenue of the wicked calamity is at work. 7 What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 12:34
You children of serpents! How can you say anything good when you are evil? The mouth speaks about what overflows from the heart.
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice.
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
Psalm 51:13-15
Then I will teach transgressors about your ways, and sinners will turn to you.
Psalm 71:15-18
I will declare your righteousness and your salvation every day, though I do not fully understand what the outcome will be.
Psalm 78:2-6
I will tell a parable, speaking riddles from long ago
Psalm 119:13
I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced.
Proverbs 10:20-21
What the righteous person says is like precious silver; the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things.
Ecclesiastes 12:9-10
Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.
Song of Songs 4:11
Your lips drip honey, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The scent of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
Matthew 10:27
What I tell you in darkness you must speak in the daylight, and what is whispered in your ear you must shout from the housetops.
Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus approached them and told them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Mark 16:15
Then he told them, "As you go into the entire world, proclaim the gospel to everyone.
Acts 18:9-10
One night, the Lord told Paul in a vision, "Stop being afraid to speak out! Don't remain silent!
Romans 10:14-17
How, then, can people call on someone they have not believed? And how can they believe in someone they have not heard about? And how can they hear without someone preaching?
Romans 15:18-21
For I am bold enough to tell you only about what the Messiah has accomplished through me in bringing gentiles to obedience. By my words and actions,
Ephesians 4:29
Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.
2 Timothy 2:2
What you have heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others as well.
James 3:6
The tongue is a fire, a world of evil. Placed among the parts of our bodies, the tongue contaminates the whole body and sets on fire the course of life, and is itself set on fire by hell.