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Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise, adorneth knowledge,—but, the mouth of dullards, belcheth out folly.
Proverbs 15:2 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 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 A soft answer, turneth away wrath, but a cutting word raiseth anger.
2 The tongue of the wise, adorneth knowledge,—but, the mouth of dullards, belcheth out folly.
3 In every place, are the eyes of Yahweh, observing the evil and the good.
4 Gentleness of the tongue, is a tree of life, but, crookedness therein, a grievous wound in the spirit.
5 A foolish [son], spurneth the correction of his father, but, he that heedeth a reproof, sheweth prudence.
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