Proverbs 15:2
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.
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- 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
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- 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
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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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15:1A SOFT answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
15:1¶ *A soft answere turneth away wrath: but grieuous words stirre vp anger.
15:2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
15:2†*The tongue of the wise, vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles, powreth out foolishnes.
Selected passage15:3The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
15:3*The eyes of the LORD are in euery place, beholding the euill & the good.