Proverbs 15:28
28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
Other Translations of Proverbs 15:28
King James Version
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
English Standard Version
28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
The Message
28 Prayerful answers come from God-loyal people; the wicked are sewers of abuse.
New King James Version
28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
New Living Translation
28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:28
Commentary on Proverbs 15:28
(Read Proverbs 15:28)
A good man is proved to be a wise man by this; he governs his tongue well.