Proverbs 15:2

King James Version 1611 (Original)

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

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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 dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open 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 GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
  • Prov 16:23 : 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 12 As an earring 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 by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of 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 understanding 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 near destruction.

  • Prov 15:14
    85%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 14:3
    84%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of 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 wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise teacheth 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 just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

  • Prov 29:11
    81%

    11A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 13:16
    81%

    16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  • Prov 10:18-21
    4 verses
    80%

    18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Ps 37:30
    79%

    30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not 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 wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

    5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

    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 foolishness of fools is folly.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    78%

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

    16A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

  • Prov 15:1
    78%

    1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

  • Prov 14:33
    78%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

    6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

    9Speak not in the ears 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 regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

  • Prov 12:18
    76%

    18There is that speaketh 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 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 a righteous man is a well 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 rageth, 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, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

  • Prov 17:20
    74%

    20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.