Proverbs 15:2

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ 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 ¶ To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. 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%

    7 ¶ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    85%

    13 ¶ In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14 ¶ Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction.

  • Prov 15:14
    85%

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

  • Prov 14:3
    84%

    3 ¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 12:23
    82%

    23 ¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    82%

    21 ¶ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22 ¶ Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly.

    23 ¶ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    82%

    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 10:31-32
    2 verses
    81%

    31 ¶ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

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

  • Prov 29:11
    81%

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

  • Prov 13:16
    81%

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

  • Prov 10:18-21
    4 verses
    80%

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

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

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

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

  • Ps 37:30
    79%

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

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7 ¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8 ¶ The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

    4 ¶ A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.

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

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

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

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

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

    24 ¶ The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    78%

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

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

  • Prov 15:1
    78%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    78%

    33 ¶ Wisdom 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%

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

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

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

    28 Even 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%

    9 ¶ Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 10:8
    77%

    8 ¶ The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 15:28
    77%

    28 ¶ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and [that] thy lips may keep knowledge.

  • Prov 12:18
    76%

    18 ¶ There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health.

  • Prov 24:7
    76%

    7 ¶ Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24 ¶ Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 26:5
    76%

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

  • Prov 18:15
    76%

    15 ¶ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh 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 a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 14:16
    75%

    16 ¶ A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

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

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1 ¶ Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4 ¶ The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.

  • Prov 17:20
    74%

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