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Proverbs 15:2
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Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
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Proverbs 15:2 in Other Translations
KJV
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The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
ESV
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
NLT
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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
MSG
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Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.
CSB
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The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2 In-Context
1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
3
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
4
The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
5
A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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1.
ver 7; S
Proverbs 10:31
2.
S
Psalms 59:7
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Ecclesiastes 10:12
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Proverbs 12:23
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