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Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 15:28 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 15:28 in other translations
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
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In context
25 Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.
26 Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.
31 The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.
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