Proverbs 15:2

Good News Translation

When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.

Cross References

Psalm 45:1

Beautiful words fill my mind, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a good writer my tongue is ready with a poem.

Psalm 59:7

Listen to their insults and threats. Their tongues are like swords in their mouths, yet they think that no one hears them.

Proverbs 12:23

Smart people keep quiet about what they know, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.

Proverbs 13:16

Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.

Proverbs 15:23

What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.

Proverbs 15:7

Knowledge is spread by people who are wise, not by fools.

Proverbs 16:23

Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.

Proverbs 5:2

Then you will know how to behave properly, and your words will show that you have knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 10:14

A fool talks on and on. No one knows what is going to happen next, and no one can tell us what will happen after we die.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

The more you worry, the more likely you are to have bad dreams, and the more you talk, the more likely you are to say something foolish.

Isaiah 50:4

The Sovereign Lord has taught me what to say, so that I can strengthen the weary. Every morning he makes me eager to hear what he is going to teach me.