Proverbs 15:2
The Scripture
(2) The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with a reminder that wisdom is a gift from God and that it is better to have knowledge than wealth. It contrasts the path of the wise who seek understanding with the path of the foolish who reject it, and it highlights the king's responsibility to lead with wisdom.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 15:23Proverbs 15:28Proverbs 12:23Proverbs 13:16Proverbs 16:23Proverbs 25:11Proverbs 25:12Psalms 45:1Ecclesiastes 10:12Ecclesiastes 10:13Isaiah 50:4Psalms 59:7
Related verses (shared words)
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