Proverbs 15:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. poureth: Heb. belcheth, o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:2 — KJV
“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth”
— Proverbs 15:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:2
“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:2: knowledge, mouth, fools
“Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. arrogancy: Heb. hard”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:2: knowledge, mouth, heb
“Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. what...: Heb. what is in his mouth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:2: wise, mouth, heb
“Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind? vain...: Heb. knowledge of wind”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:2: wise, knowledge, heb
“For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty. uttereth: Heb. teacheth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:2: tongue, mouth, heb
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