King James Version
Proverbs 15:28 in the King James Version says “The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”
Proverbs 15:28 · KJV
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. pleasant: Heb. words of pleasantness
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“The heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“to answer”
H6030properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
“but the mouth”
H6310the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
“poureth”
H5042to gush forth; figuratively, to utter (good or bad words); specifically, to emit (a foul odor)
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