Proverbs 15:2–4
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
†*The tongue of the wise, vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles, powreth out foolishnes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. belcheth or bubbleth.
- *Cross-referenceVerse 28. and chap. 12.23. and 13.16.
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
*The eyes of the LORD are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 34.21, prou. 5.21. iere. 16.17. and 32.19. hebr.4.13.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
†A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. the healing of the tongue.
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From verse 2
- Proverbs 12:23Rank 1 from verse 2
- Proverbs 15:28Rank 2 from verse 2
- Proverbs 13:16Rank 3 from verse 2
- Ecclesiastes 10:12–13Rank 4 from verse 2
12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
12*†The words of a wise mans mouth are gratious: but the lips of a foole will swallow vp himselfe.
13†The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishnesse: and the end of his talke is mischieuous madnesse.
- Psalms 45:1Rank 5 from verse 2
- Isaiah 50:4Rank 6 from verse 2
4The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
4*The LORD God hath giuen me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speake a worde in season to him that is wearie: hee wakeneth morning by morning, hee wakeneth mine eare to heare as the learned.
- Proverbs 15:23Rank 7 from verse 2
- Proverbs 16:23Rank 8 from verse 2
- Proverbs 25:11–12Rank 9 from verse 2
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
11†A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of siluer.
12 As an eare-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprouer vpon an obedient eare.
- Psalms 59:7Rank 10 from verse 2
From verse 3
- Hebrews 4:13Rank 1 from verse 3
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked, and opened vnto the eyes of him with whome wee haue to doe.
- Jeremiah 16:17Rank 2 from verse 3
- Jeremiah 23:24Rank 3 from verse 3
- 2 Chronicles 16:9Rank 4 from verse 3
9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, ‖to shewe himselfe strong in the behalfe of them, whose heart is perfite towards him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; therefore, from hencefoorth thou shalt haue warres.
- Proverbs 5:21Rank 5 from verse 3
- Job 34:21–22Rank 7 from verse 3
21For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
22There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
21*For his eyes are vpon the wayes of man, and he seeth all his goings.
22 There is no darkenes, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquitie may hide themselues.
- Jeremiah 32:19Rank 8 from verse 3
19Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
19†*Great in counsell, and mightie in worke, (for thine eyes are open vpon all the wayes of the sonnes of men, to giue euery one according to his wayes, and according to the fruit of his doings)
From verse 4
- Proverbs 16:24Rank 1 from verse 4
- Proverbs 12:18Rank 2 from verse 4
- Proverbs 18:8Rank 3 from verse 4
- Malachi 4:2Rank 4 from verse 4
2¶ But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
2¶ *But vnto you that feare my Name, shall the Sunne of righteousnesse arise with healing in his wings, and shall goe foorth and grow vp as calues of the staule.
- Proverbs 3:18Rank 5 from verse 4
- Proverbs 18:14Rank 6 from verse 4
- Revelation 2:7Rank 7 from verse 4
7He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
7Hee that hath an eare, let him heare what the Spirit saith vnto the Churches: To him that ouercommeth will I giue to eate of the tree of life, which is in the middest of the Paradise of God.
- Proverbs 26:22Rank 8 from verse 4
- Psalms 109:22Rank 9 from verse 4
- Psalms 52:2–4Rank 10 from verse 4
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp rasor, working deceitfully.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
2Thy tongue deuiseth mischiefes: like a sharpe rasor, working deceitfully.
3Thou louest euill more then good; and lying rather then to speake righteousnesse. Selah.
4‖Thou louest all deuouring words, O thou deceitfull tongue.
- 1 Timothy 6:3Rank 11 from verse 4
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, euen the wordes of our Lord Iesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godlinesse:
- Genesis 3:22–24Rank 12 from verse 4
22¶ And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:
23Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
24So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
22¶ And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of vs, to know good & euill. And now lest hee put foorth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eate and liue for euer:
23Therefore the LORD God sent him foorth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground, from whence he was taken.
24So he droue out the man: and he placed at the East of the garden of Eden, Cherubims, and a flaming sword, which turned euery way, to keepe the way of the tree of life.
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Proverbs 15:2
1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.
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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Rightly; in a right form; without mistake or crime.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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foolishness
Lack of wisdom, sound judgment, or understanding; folly or absurd conduct.
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Proverbs 15:3
The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.
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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of behold, meaning to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.
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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Proverbs 15:4
Sound or health-giving.
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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
perverseness
Moral crookedness, obstinacy, or conduct contrary to what is right.
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In, within, during, or concerning that place, person, thing, condition, time, or matter previously mentioned.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A break, rupture, gap, or breaking forth. Sense 2: Damage, loss, or interruption of a promise or relation.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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1A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
1¶ *A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger.
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
2†*The tongue of the wise, vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles, powreth out foolishnes.
Selected passage3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
3*The eyes of the LORD are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good.
Selected passage4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
4†A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but peruersnesse therein is a breach in the spirit.
Selected passage5A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
5*A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent.