Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
In context
1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
5 A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:2 in the KJV
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:2 in the NIV
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.