Proverbs 15:28

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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

Context of Proverbs 15:28

26The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight. 27The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live. The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. 29The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. 30Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

Proverbs 15:28 word by word

לֵ֣ב צַ֭דִּיק יֶהְגֶּ֣ה לַעֲנ֑וֹת וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים יַבִּ֥יעַ רָעֽוֹת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• of the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• studiethהָגָהhâgâh · to mutterH1897
• to answerעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• but the mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• pourethנָבַעnâba‛ · to bubbleH5042
• out evil thingsרַעra‛ râ‛âh · bad: evilH7451

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:28

• Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
• Proverbs 16:23The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
• 1 Kings 3:23The king said, “This one says, ‘My son is alive and your son is dead,’ while that one says, ‘No! Your son is dead and mine is alive.’ ”
• Ecclesiastes 5:2Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
• 1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
• Proverbs 10:19Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
• Proverbs 13:16All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
• Proverbs 29:11Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
• Ecclesiastes 10:12Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips.
• Matthew 12:34You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
• James 3:6The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
• 2 Peter 2:18For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping 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

Topics related to Proverbs 15:28

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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