Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 15:2 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Proverbs 15:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 15 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
Commentary on Proverbs 15:2
The 'tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright'—Hebrew 'yatab' means to make good, beautiful, or beneficial. Wisdom doesn't just possess knowledge but deploys it appropriately, speaking truth in love at the right time. Meanwhile, 'the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness'—Hebrew 'naba' means to gush or bubble forth uncontrollably. This illustrates discipline versus impulsiveness. Reformed theology values ordered affections and Spirit-controlled speech. The wise person's tongue is a tool skillfully wielded; the fool's mouth is an uncontrolled fountain of folly.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 15:2
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“but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.”
“but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.”
“but a fool exposes folly.”
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”
“and adds learning to his lips.”
“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season”
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
“they spew with their mouth. Swords are in their lips”
“that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning”