2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:2

King James Version

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

2 Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.

New King James Version

2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

New Living Translation

2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

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.