Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:28

BSB
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
AKJV
The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
CPDV
The mind of the just meditates on obedience. The mouth of the impious overflows with evils.
ERV
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
NHEB
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
SMT
The heart of the just one shall meditate to answer: and the mouth of the unjust shall gush out evil.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:28
Summary
Thoughtful people deliberate; foolish ones blurt harmful words
Event
Contrast of moral speech habits
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom