Proverbs 15:2
2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
Other Translations of Proverbs 15:2
King James Version
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
English Standard Version
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
The Message
2 Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.
New King James Version
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
New Living Translation
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:2
Commentary on Proverbs 15:2
(Read Proverbs 15:2)
He that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the good of others.