Proverbs 15:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 15:2

1 A ^asoft answer turns away wrath,
But ^ba harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
^aBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

3 ^aThe eyes of the Lord are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 A¹ wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

5 ^aA fool despises his father’s instruction,
^bBut he who¹ receives correction is prudent.

6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:2

American Standard Version
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

Amplified® Bible
The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool pours out folly.

Contemporary English Version
Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.

Darby English Version
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

Good News Bible
When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.

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

New American Standard Bible
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.

New International Version
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

New King James Version
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.

Revised Standard Version
The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

Young's Literal Translation
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

New English Translation
The tongue of the wise¹ treats knowledge correctly,² but the mouth of the fool spouts out³ folly.