Proverbs 15:2

“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”

"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness." - Proverbs 15:2
Commentary

What does Proverbs 15:2 mean?

Proverbs 15:2 (KJV) states, "The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness." This verse from the book of Proverbs reveals a profound truth about the power of words and the wisdom in using them properly. The book of Proverbs is a…

Read full commentaryDevotional

The Power of Words: Wisdom and Foolishness in Our Speech

In Proverbs 15:2 KJV, it states, "The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness." This poignant scripture offers a startling contrast between the behavior of the wise and the foolish, focusing particularly on the power of our…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment in Communication

O Heavenly Father, the Maker of heaven and earth, the Giver of wisdom and knowledge, I humbly come before You to seek Your divine guidance and to express my gratitude for the truth and insight found in Your Word. Thank You for the profound wisdom encapsulated in Proverbs 15:2…

Read prayer

Artwork for Proverbs 15:2

See all →
Proverbs 15:2 - "The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness."
Proverbs 2:15 - "Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:"
"Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:" - Proverbs 2:15
Proverbs 15:1-2 - "1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly."
Proverbs 15:15 - "All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast."
Proverbs 8:15 - "By me kings reign, and princes decree justice."
Proverbs 9:15 - "To call passengers who go right on their ways:"
Proverbs 15:33 - "The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility."
Proverbs 4:15 - "Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away."
Proverbs 15:22 - "Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established."
Proverbs 15:3 - "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good."
Proverbs 20:15 - "There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel."
Proverbs 15:31 - "The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise."
Proverbs 15:6 - "In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble."
Proverbs 13:15 - "Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard."
Proverbs 25:15 - "By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone."
Proverbs 15:8 - "The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight."
Proverbs 18:15 - "The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge."
Proverbs 15:7 - "The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so."
Proverbs 15:25 - "The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow."
Proverbs 21:15 - "It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity."
Proverbs 11:15 - "He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure."
Proverbs 27:15 - "A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike."
Proverbs 15:26 - "The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words."
Proverbs 15:4 - "A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit."
Proverbs 15:29 - "The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous."
Proverbs 10:15 - "The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty."
Proverbs 15:19 - "The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain."
Proverbs 15:13 - "A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken."