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Proverbs 15:28
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The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
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Proverbs 15:28 in Other Translations
KJV
28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
ESV
28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
NLT
28
The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
MSG
28
Prayerful answers come from God-loyal people; the wicked are sewers of abuse.
CSB
28
The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
Proverbs 15:28 In-Context
26
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
27
The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.
28
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
29
The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
30
Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
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Proverbs 14:8
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1 Peter 3:15
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Psalms 59:7
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