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Proverbs 15:28
28The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
Proverbs 15:28 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- New International Version (NIV)The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
Context of Proverbs 15:28
26The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil, but pleasant words are pure. 27The one who profits dishonestly troubles his household, but the one who hates bribes will live. The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things. 29The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. 30Bright eyes cheer the heart; good news strengthens the bones.
Read all of Proverbs 15Proverbs 15:28 word by word
לֵ֣ב צַ֭דִּיק יֶהְגֶּ֣ה לַעֲנ֑וֹת וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים יַבִּ֥יעַ רָעֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 15:28
- Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
- Proverbs 16:23The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth; it adds learning to his speech.
- 1 Kings 3:23The king replied, “This woman says, ‘This is my son who is alive, and your son is dead,’ but that woman says, ‘No, your son is dead, and my son is alive.’”
- Ecclesiastes 5:2Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
- 1 Peter 3:15but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
- Proverbs 10:19When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
- Proverbs 13:16Every sensible person acts knowledgeably, but a fool displays his stupidity.
- Proverbs 29:11A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise person holds it in check.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12The words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
- Matthew 12:34Brood of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.
- James 3:6And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among our members. It stains the whole body, sets the course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
- 2 Peter 2:18For by uttering boastful, empty words, they seduce, with fleshly desires and debauchery, people who have barely escaped from those who live in error.
Commentaries on Proverbs 15:28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer - His tongue never runs before his wit, he never speaks rashly, and never unadvisedly; because he studies - ponders, his thoughts and his words.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28Contrast the “studying” of the wise before he answers and the hasty babbling of the foolish. The teaching of our Lord Matthew 10:19 presents us with a different and higher precept, resting upon different conditions.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 28Verse 28 A good man is proved to be a wise man by this; he governs his tongue well.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2828. (Compare Pr 15:14; 10:11). Caution is the fruit of wisdom; rashness of folly.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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