Proverbs 15:2

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:23 : 23 The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.
  • Prov 13:16 : 16 Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Servant Perseveres The Sovereign LORD has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
  • Prov 16:23 : 23 A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken. 12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
  • Eccl 10:12-13 : 12 Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive. 13 At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time– how good it is!
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 For the music director; according to the tune of“Lilies;” by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say,“I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe.”
  • Ps 59:7 : 7 Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say,“Who hears?”

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 spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    85%

    13Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.

    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 15:14
    85%

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

  • Prov 14:3
    84%

    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 12:23
    82%

    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    82%

    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

    22Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    82%

    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

    13At the beginning his words are foolish and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    81%

    31The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse.

  • Prov 29:11
    81%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.

  • Prov 13:16
    81%

    16Every shrewd person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

  • Prov 10:18-21
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    18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

    20What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.

    21The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Ps 37:30
    79%

    30The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

    8The wisdom of the shrewd person is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deception.

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

    4Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse speech breaks the spirit.

    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

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

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    78%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

    16A fool’s annoyance is known at once, but the prudent conceals dishonor.

  • Prov 15:1
    78%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    78%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is not known in the inner parts of fools.

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

    28Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

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

  • Prov 10:8
    77%

    8The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

  • Prov 15:28
    77%

    28The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 12:18
    76%

    18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

  • Prov 24:7
    76%

    7Wisdom is unattainable for a fool; in court he does not open his mouth.

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24Wisdom is directly in front of the discerning person, but the eyes of a fool run to the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 26:5
    76%

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

  • Prov 18:15
    76%

    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 14:18
    75%

    18The naive have inherited folly, but the shrewd will be crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 10:11
    75%

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

  • Prov 14:16
    75%

    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 17:20
    74%

    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.