Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
In context
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud but maintains the widow’s boundaries. 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure. 27 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live. 28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones. 31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:28 in the KJV
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:28 in the NIV
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.