2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
2 Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.
2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
4 A wholesome
4 A gentle
4 Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
4 Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
(Read Proverbs 15:4)
A good tongue is healing to wounded consciences, by comforting them; to sin-sick souls, by convincing them; and it reconciles parties at variance.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:2
Commentary on Proverbs 15:2
(Read Proverbs 15:2)
He that has knowledge, is to use it aright, for the good of others.