The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Cross References Psalm 59:7See 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? Chapter Outline 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathJump to Previous Acceptable Aright Commends Dropping Folly Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Gush Gushes Makes Maketh Mouth Mouths Pour Poureth Spouts Stream Tongue Useth Uttereth Wise WordsJump to Next Acceptable Aright Commends Dropping Folly Fool Foolish Foolishness Fools Gush Gushes Makes Maketh Mouth Mouths Pour Poureth Spouts Stream Tongue Useth Uttereth Wise Words |
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