The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Cross References Psalm 59:7 See what they spew from their mouths--sharp words from their lips: "For who can hear us?" Proverbs 12:23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly. Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Ecclesiastes 5:3 As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words. Ecclesiastes 10:14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him? Treasury of Scripture The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness. tongue Proverbs 15:23,28 Proverbs 12:23 Proverbs 13:16 poureth Psalm 59:7 |
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