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Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
King James Version
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
World English Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
American Standard Version
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Geneva Bible 1599
The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.
Darby Translation
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
Young's Literal Translation
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
Bible in Basic English
Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
3The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.
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