Proverbs 15:2

2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Proverbs 15:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
ESV
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
NLT
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
MSG
2 Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.
CSB
2 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.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 7; S Proverbs 10:31
  • 2. S Psalms 59:7; Ecclesiastes 10:12; Proverbs 12:23
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