Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
In context
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place. 26 The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight. 27 The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live. 28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. 30 Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. 31 Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.
Compare in other versions
- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 15:28 in the ESV
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.