Proverbs 15:2

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:23 : 23 A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
  • Prov 13:16 : 16 Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord Jehovah hath given to me The tongue of taught ones, To know to aid the weary `by' a word, He waketh morning by morning, He waketh for me an ear to hear as taught ones.
  • Prov 16:23 : 23 The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 Apples of gold in imagery of silver, `Is' the word spoken at its fit times. 12 A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, `Is' the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
  • Eccl 10:12-13 : 12 Words of the mouth of the wise `are' gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth `is' folly, And the latter end of his mouth `Is' mischievous madness.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 Joy `is' to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 To the Overseer. -- `On the Lilies.' -- By sons of Korah. -- An Instruction. -- A song of loves. My heart hath indited a good thing, I am telling my works to a king, My tongue `is' the pen of a speedy writer.
  • Ps 59:7 : 7 Lo, they belch out with their mouths, Swords `are' in their lips, for `Who heareth?'

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 scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools `is' not right.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    85%

    13In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod `is' for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

    14The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool `is' near ruin.

  • Prov 15:14
    85%

    14The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    84%

    3In the mouth of a fool `is' a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.

  • Prov 12:23
    82%

    23A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.

  • Prov 16:21-23
    3 verses
    82%

    21To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

    22A fountain of life `is' understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    82%

    12Words of the mouth of the wise `are' gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth `is' folly, And the latter end of his mouth `Is' mischievous madness.

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    81%

    31The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And the tongue of frowardness is cut out.

    32The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!

  • Prov 29:11
    81%

    11A fool bringeth out all his mind, And the wise till afterwards restraineth it.

  • Prov 13:16
    81%

    16Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.

  • Prov 10:18-21
    4 verses
    80%

    18Whoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.

    19In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips `is' wise.

    20The tongue of the righteous `is' chosen silver, The heart of the wicked -- as a little thing.

    21The lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.

  • Ps 37:30
    79%

    30The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And his tongue speaketh judgment.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    79%

    7Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent `is' to understand his way, And the folly of fools `is' deceit.

  • Prov 15:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

    4A healed tongue `is' a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.

    5A fool despiseth the instruction of his father, And whoso is regarding reproof is prudent.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    78%

    6The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.

    7The mouth of a fool `is' ruin to him, And his lips `are' the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 14:24
    78%

    24The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools `is' folly.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    78%

    15The way of a fool `is' right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel `is' wise.

    16The fool -- in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.

  • Prov 15:1
    78%

    1A soft answer turneth back fury, And a grievous word raiseth up anger.

  • Prov 14:33
    78%

    33In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    77%

    27One acquainted with knowledge is sparing his words, And the cool of temper `is' a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool keeping silence is reckoned wise, He who is shutting his lips intelligent!

  • Prov 23:9
    77%

    9In the ears of a fool speak not, For he treadeth on the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 10:8
    77%

    8The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.

  • Prov 15:28
    77%

    28The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2To observe thoughtfulness, And knowledge do thy lips keep.

  • Prov 12:18
    76%

    18A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

  • Prov 24:7
    76%

    7Wisdom `is' high for a fool, In the gate he openeth not his mouth.

  • Prov 17:24
    76%

    24The face of the intelligent `is' to wisdom, And the eyes of a fool -- at the end of the earth.

  • Prov 26:5
    76%

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

  • Prov 18:15
    76%

    15The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 14:18
    75%

    18The simple have inherited folly, And the prudent are crowned `with' knowledge.

  • Prov 10:11
    75%

    11A fountain of life `is' the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

  • Prov 14:16
    75%

    16The wise is fearing and turning from evil, And a fool is transgressing and is confident.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.

  • Prov 19:1
    74%

    1Better `is' the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse `in' his lips, who `is' a fool.

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4Deep waters `are' the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom `is' a flowing brook.

  • Prov 17:20
    74%

    20The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.