Proverbs 15:2

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

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Berean Standard Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
American Standard Version (1901)
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Bible in Basic English
Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
Free Bible Version
What wise people say makes knowledge attractive, but stupid people talk a lot of nonsense.
Geneva Bible 1599
The tongue of the wise vseth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fooles babbleth out foolishnesse.
King James (Authorized) Version
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
One Unity Resource Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Translation for Translators
When wise people speak [MTY], it causes those who hear what they say to want to know more; foolish people continually say [MTY] what is foolish.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.
Noah Webster Bible
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
World English Bible
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
Young's Literal Translation
The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.