Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 15:2
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Berean Standard Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
King James Version
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
World English Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
American Standard Version
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 15
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.
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