Proverbs 15:28
King James Version (KJV)
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
In context
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Proverbs 15:28 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- WEB World English Bible
- The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.