Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:2

BSB
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
AKJV
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
CPDV
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.
ERV
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
NHEB
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
SMT
The tongue of the wise will make knowledge good: and the mouth of the foolish will gush forth folly.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:2
Summary
Wise speech conveys understanding; foolish speech wastes breath
Event
Wise versus foolish speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom