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Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2 · Webster 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 grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
3 The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
4 A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness in it [is] a breach in the spirit.
5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
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