Proverbs 15:2

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.”

— WEB

“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”

— KJV

“The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.”

— ASV

Bible Verses About the Tongue

Cross-references

Related verses via the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 12:23 "A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness."
Proverbs 15:28 "The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil."
Proverbs 13:16 "Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly."
Ecclesiastes 10:12-13 "The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips."
Psalms 45:1 "My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer."
Proverbs 25:11-12 "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."
Isaiah 50:4 "The Lord Yahweh has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary. He wakens mo…"
Proverbs 15:23 "Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!"

Commentary

Note, 1. A good heart by the tongue becomes very useful. He that has knowledge is not only to enjoy it, for his own entertainment, but to use it, to use it aright, for the edification of others; and it is the tongue that must make use of it in pious profitable discourse, in giving suitable and seasonable instructions, counsels, and comforts, with all possible expressions of humility and love, and then knowledge is used aright; and to him that has, and thus uses what he has, more shall be given. 2. A wicked heart by the tongue becomes very hurtful; for the mouth of fools belches out foolishness, which is very offensive; and the corrupt communication which proceeds from an evil treasure within (the filthiness, and foolish talking, and jesting) corrupts the good manners of some and debauches them, and grieves the good hearts of others and disturbs them.

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary (public domain)

useth . . . aright--commends knowledge by its proper use. poureth out--utters abundantly (Pro 12:23), and so disgusts others.

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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