Proverbs 15:7 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so.”

Proverbs 15:7

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so.

The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight.

The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

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Proverbs 15:1

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."

Proverbs 15:2

"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. {poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth}"

Proverbs 15:3

"The eyes of the LORD {are} in every place, beholding the evil and the good."

Proverbs 15:4

"A wholesome tongue {is} a tree of life: but perverseness therein {is} a breach in the spirit. {A wholesome...: Heb. The healing of the tongue}"

Proverbs 15:5

"A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent."

Proverbs 15:6

"In the house of the righteous {is} much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble."

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