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Proverbs 15:2
Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
Proverbs 15:2 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 15:2 in other translations
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
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In context
1 By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
2 Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
4 A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.
5 A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.
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