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Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Proverbs 15:7 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 15:7 in other translations
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
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In context
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.
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