Proverbs 15:2

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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

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  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
  • Prov 13:16 : 16 Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me the tongue of the learned, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens me morning by morning; He awakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
  • Prov 16:23 : 23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 Like golden apples in silver settings is a word spoken at the right time. 12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.
  • Eccl 10:12-13 : 12 The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 To the director on lilies, a maskil of the sons of Korah, a song of love.
  • Ps 59:7 : 7 They return in the evening, snarling like dogs as they prowl the city.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 15:7
    86%

    7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    85%

    13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

    14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 15:14
    85%

    14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    84%

    3 The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 12:23
    82%

    23 A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    82%

    21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

    22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

    23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    82%

    12 The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

    13 The beginning of a fool's speech is foolishness, and the end of it is evil madness.

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    81%

    31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

    32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perversities.

  • Prov 29:11
    81%

    11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 13:16
    81%

    16 Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 10:18-21
    4 verses
    80%

    18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

    19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

    20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

    21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Ps 37:30
    79%

    30 The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7 Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

    4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

    5 A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6 A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

    7 The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

    24 The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    78%

    15 The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

    16 Fools show their anger at once, but the prudent quietly overlook an insult.

  • Prov 15:1
    78%

    1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Prov 14:33
    78%

    33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

    6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27 The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

    28 Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

    9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 10:8
    77%

    8 A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 15:28
    77%

    28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2 So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 12:18
    76%

    18 There is one whose rash words are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

  • Prov 24:7
    76%

    7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24 Wisdom is before the face of the discerning, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 26:5
    76%

    5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 18:15
    76%

    15 The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 14:18
    75%

    18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 10:11
    75%

    11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

  • Prov 14:16
    75%

    16 The wise fear and turn away from evil, but fools are reckless and overconfident.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23 Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1 Better to be poor and walk in integrity than to be a fool with twisted lips.

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4 The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

  • Prov 17:20
    74%

    20 A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.