Proverbs 15:2,28
Proverbs 15:2 The Message (MSG)
Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.
Proverbs 15:28 The Message (MSG)
Prayerful answers come from God-loyal people; the wicked are sewers of abuse.
Proverbs 15:2 King James Version (KJV)
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:28 King James Version (KJV)
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 15:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:28 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:2 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:28 New Century Version (NCV)
Good people think before they answer, but the wicked simply pour out evil.
Proverbs 15:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Proverbs 15:28 American Standard Version (ASV)
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 15:2 New International Version (NIV)
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
Proverbs 15:28 New International Version (NIV)
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
Proverbs 15:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
Proverbs 15:28 New King James Version (NKJV)
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
Proverbs 15:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:28 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way], But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things. [1 Pet 3:15]
Proverbs 15:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:28 New Living Translation (NLT)
The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
Proverbs 15:2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When wisdom speaks, understanding becomes attractive. But the words of the fool make their ignorance look laughable.
Proverbs 15:28 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Lovers of God think before they speak, but the careless blurt out wicked words meant to cause harm.