Proverbs 15:2

American Standard Version (1901)

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
  • Prov 13:16 : 16 Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.
  • Prov 16:23 : 23 The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 A word fitly spoken Is [like] apples of gold in network of silver. 12 [ As] an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [So is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
  • Eccl 10:12-13 : 12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 [For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves]. My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
  • Ps 59:7 : 7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth; Swords are in their lips: For who, [say they], doth hear?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 15:7
    86%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    85%

    13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Prov 15:14
    85%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    84%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 12:23
    82%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    82%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    82%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    81%

    31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] perverseness.

  • Prov 29:11
    81%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 13:16
    81%

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 10:18-21
    4 verses
    80%

    18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

    20The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Ps 37:30
    79%

    30The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

    4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

    5A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    78%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

    16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

  • Prov 15:1
    78%

    1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

  • Prov 14:33
    78%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

    9Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 10:8
    77%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 15:28
    77%

    28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

  • Prov 12:18
    76%

    18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

  • Prov 24:7
    76%

    7Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 26:5
    76%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 18:15
    76%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 14:18
    75%

    18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 10:11
    75%

    11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 14:16
    75%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.

  • Prov 17:20
    74%

    20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.