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Proverbs 15:2 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly. "

Proverbs 15:2

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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.

3 The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.

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Note, first, that a good heart becomes very useful through the tongue. A person who has knowledge should not keep it for private enjoyment alone, but use it well for the good of others. The tongue must put that knowledge to work in godly, helpful speech, by giving the right instruction, advice, and comfort at the right time, with as much humility and love as possible. Then knowledge is being used rightly, and to the one who has and uses what he has, more will be given.

Second, a wicked heart becomes very harmful through the tongue. The mouth of fools pours out foolishness, and that is offensive. Corrupt speech that comes from an evil heart, such as dirty talk, foolish talk, and crude joking, harms the good behavior of some people and can lead them into sin. It also hurts good people and troubles their minds.

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Proverbs 10:14

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"Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin."

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Ecclesiastes 10:12

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"The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips."

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Proverbs 12:23

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"A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness."

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Sirach 21:26

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"The heart of fools is in their mouth, but the mouth of wise men is their heart."

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Psalms 37:30

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"The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice."

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Sirach 20:13

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"He who is wise in words will make himself beloved; but the pleasantries of fools will be wasted."

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Proverbs 15:1

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Proverbs 15:3

"The LORD’s eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on the evil and the good."

Proverbs 15:4

"A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit."

Proverbs 15:5

"A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence."

Proverbs 15:6

"In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble."

Proverbs 15:7

"The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools."

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