Proverbs 15:28 “The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the…”

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

World English Bible

The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

American Standard Version

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Geneva Bible 1599

The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.

Darby Translation

The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Young's Literal Translation

The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

Bible in Basic English

The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.

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Cross references

“heart”

1 Peter 3:15 Ecclesiastes 5:2 Proverbs 16:23 Proverbs 15:2 Ecclesiastes 5:6 1 Kings 3:23–28

1 Peter 3:15 · BSB

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Ecclesiastes 5:2 · BSB

Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.

Proverbs 16:23 · BSB

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Proverbs 15:2 · BSB

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Ecclesiastes 5:6 · BSB

Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?

1 Kings 3:23–28 · BSB

Then the king replied, “This woman says, ‘My son is alive and yours is dead,’ but that woman says, ‘No, your son is dead and mine is alive.’”

“the mouth”

Proverbs 29:11 James 3:6–8 Proverbs 10:19 Proverbs 29:20 Ecclesiastes 10:12–14 Matthew 12:34

Proverbs 29:11 · BSB

A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

James 3:6–8 · BSB

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

Proverbs 10:19 · BSB

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 29:20 · BSB

Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Ecclesiastes 10:12–14 · BSB

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

Matthew 12:34 · BSB

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.

29The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Read Proverbs 15