Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 15:28 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”
Proverbs 15:28
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
The thoughts of the wicked {are} an abomination to the LORD: but {the words} of the pure {are} pleasant words. {pleasant...: Heb. words of pleasantness}
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The LORD {is} far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: {and} a good report maketh the bones fat.
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