Proverbs 15:2

World English Bible (2000)

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
  • Prov 13:16 : 16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord Yahweh has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
  • Prov 16:23 : 23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. 12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
  • Eccl 10:12-13 : 12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
  • Ps 59:7 : 7 Behold, they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips, "For," they say, "who hears us?"

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 spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    85%

    13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

    14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

  • Prov 15:14
    85%

    14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    84%

    3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 12:23
    82%

    23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    82%

    21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

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

    23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    82%

    12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

    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 righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

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

  • Prov 29:11
    81%

    11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Prov 13:16
    81%

    16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 10:18-21
    4 verses
    80%

    18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

    19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

    20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Ps 37:30
    79%

    30 The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

    4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

    5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6 A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

    7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

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

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    78%

    15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

    16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • 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 one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

    6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

    28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

    9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 10:8
    77%

    8 The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 15:28
    77%

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

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2 that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.

  • Prov 12:18
    76%

    18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

  • Prov 24:7
    76%

    7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he doesn't open his mouth in the gate.

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

  • Prov 26:5
    76%

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

  • Prov 18:15
    76%

    15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. 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 spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 14:16
    75%

    16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 17:20
    74%

    20 One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.