Proverbs 15:2

Proverbs 15:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
• New International Version (NIV)The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

Context of Proverbs 15:2

1A soft answer turneth away fury; but a grievous word stirreth up anger. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly. 3The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life; but crookedness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

Proverbs 15:2 word by word

לְשׁ֣וֹן חֲ֭כָמִים תֵּיטִ֣יב דָּ֑עַת וּפִ֥י כְ֝סִילִ֗ים יַבִּ֥יעַ אִוֶּֽלֶת׃Read the interlinear

• tongueלָשׁוֹןlâshôn lâshôn leshônâh · tongueH3956
• wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
• knowledgeדַּ֫עַתda‛ath · knowledgeH1847
• mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
• follyאִוֶּ֫לֶת'ivveleth · follyH200

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:2

• Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
• Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
• Proverbs 13:16Every prudent [man] acteth with knowledge; but the foolish layeth open [his] folly.
• Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
• Proverbs 25:11[As] apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.
• Psalms 45:1My heart is welling forth [with] a good matter: I say what I have composed touching the king. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
• Ecclesiastes 10:12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool swallow up himself.
• Psalms 59:7Behold, they belch out with their mouth; swords are in their lips: for who [say they] doth hear?

Commentaries on Proverbs 15:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Useth knowledge aright - This is very difficult to know: - when to speak, and when to be silent; what to speak, and what to leave unspoken; the manner that is best and most suitable to the occasion, the subject, the circumstances, and the persons. All these are difficulties, often even to the wisest men. Even wise counsel may be foolishly given.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Useth knowledge aright - Rather, makes knowledge goodly. The power of well-considered speech to commend true wisdom, is contrasted with the pouring (literally as in the margin) forth of folly.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2Verse 2 He that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the good of others.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2A wise teacher presents lessons in an engaging way. Rude behavior describes the poor teaching of a fool.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. useth ... aright--commends knowledge by its proper use. poureth out--utters abundantly (Pr 12:23), and so disgusts others.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 15:2

• Speaking
• Wisdom

In the dictionaries

• Abomination
• Cheerful
• Continual
• Countenance
• Disappoint
• Disperse
• Feast
• Grievous
• Humility
• Poetry

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