Proverbs 15:2

Tree of Life Version

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of fools spouts folly.

Cross References

Psalm 45:1

For the music director, according to “Lilies.” Of the sons of Korah, a contemplative song, a love song.

Psalm 59:7

They return at evening, snarling like a dog, prowling about the city.

Proverbs 12:23

A clever person conceals his knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.

Proverbs 13:16

Everyone shrewd acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.

Proverbs 15:23

A person has joy in an appropriate answer— how good is a timely word.

Proverbs 15:28

A righteous heart thinks before answering, but a wicked mouth blurts out evil things.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

Proverbs 16:23

A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Proverbs 5:2

that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 10:14

and the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will happen after him?

Ecclesiastes 5:3

When you swear a vow to God, don’t delay in fulfilling it. For He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!

Isaiah 50:4

Adonai Elohim has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning. He awakens My ear to give heed as a disciple.