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Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:2 · Berean Standard Bible
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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 mouths of fools gush out folly.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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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.
5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
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