Proverbs 15:2 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 15:2 NIV (New International Version)

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Proverbs 15:2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

Proverbs 15:2 NLT (New Living Translation)

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2 KJV (King James Version)

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2 NKJV (New King James Version)

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2 MSG (The Message)

Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.

Proverbs 15:2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the mouth of fools spouts foolishness.

Proverbs 15:2 AMP (Amplified Bible)

The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.

Proverbs 15:2 NET (New English Translation)

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.