Proverbs 15:2
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
In context
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:2 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
- KJV King James Version
- The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
- WEB World English Bible
- The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.