Proverbs 15:2

God's Word

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

Cross References

Psalm 45:1

My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.

Psalm 59:7

See what pours out of their mouths— swords from their lips! ⌞They think,⌟ “Who will hear us?”

Proverbs 12:23

A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity.

Proverbs 13:16

Any sensible person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity.

Proverbs 15:23

A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth, and a timely word—oh, how good!

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not.

Proverbs 16:23

A wise person’s heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn.

Proverbs 5:2

so that you may act with foresight and speak with insight.

Ecclesiastes 10:14

He never stops talking. No one knows what the future will bring, or what will happen after ⌞death⌟. Who can say!

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Daydreaming comes when there are too many worries. Careless speaking comes when there are too many words.

Isaiah 50:4

The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.