Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:7

BSB
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
AKJV
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.
CPDV
The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar.
ERV
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
NHEB
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
SMT
The lips of the wise will disperse knowledge: and the heart of the foolish not so.

Commentary for Proverbs 15:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 15:7
Summary
Wise share knowledge; foolish retain ignorance
Event
Different approaches to sharing wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 970 BC
Category
Wisdom