Proverbs 15:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Good people think before they answer, but the wicked speak evil without ever thinking.

Cross References

Psalm 59:7

They curse and their words cut like swords, as they say to themselves, “No one can hear us!”

Proverbs 10:19

You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.

Proverbs 10:32

If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies.

Proverbs 13:16

If you have good sense, you will act sensibly, but fools act like fools.

Proverbs 15:2

Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.

Proverbs 16:23

You can persuade others if you are wise and speak sensibly.

Proverbs 29:11

Don't be a fool and quickly lose your temper— be sensible and patient.

Proverbs 29:20

There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Don't talk before you think or make promises to God without thinking them through. God is in heaven, and you are on earth, so don't talk too much.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Don't let your mouth get you in trouble! And don't say to the worship leader, “I didn't mean what I said.” God can destroy everything you have worked for, so don't say something that makes God angry.

Matthew 12:34

You are evil snakes, so how can you say anything good? Your words show what is in your hearts.

1 Peter 3:15

Honour Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.

2 Peter 2:18

They boast out loud about their stupid nonsense. And by being vulgar and crude, they trap people who have barely escaped from living the wrong kind of life.