Proverbs 15:2-4,7,23
Proverbs 15:2-4 The Message (MSG)
Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense. GOD doesn’t miss a thing— he’s alert to good and evil alike. Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.
Proverbs 15:7 The Message (MSG)
Perceptive words spread knowledge; fools are hollow—there’s nothing to them.
Proverbs 15:23 The Message (MSG)
Congenial conversation—what a pleasure! The right word at the right time—beautiful!
Proverbs 15:2-4 King James Version (KJV)
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Beholding the evil and the good. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: But perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7 King James Version (KJV)
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Proverbs 15:23 King James Version (KJV)
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:2-4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:2-4 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness. The LORD’s eyes see everything; he watches both evil and good people. As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people use their words to spread knowledge, but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.
Proverbs 15:23 New Century Version (NCV)
People enjoy giving good advice. Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.
Proverbs 15:2-4 American Standard Version (ASV)
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. The eyes of Jehovah are in every place, Keeping watch upon the evil and the good. A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7 American Standard Version (ASV)
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Proverbs 15:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:2-4 New International Version (NIV)
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7 New International Version (NIV)
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
Proverbs 15:23 New International Version (NIV)
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:2-4 New King James Version (NKJV)
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7 New King James Version (NKJV)
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, But the heart of the fool does not do so.
Proverbs 15:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:2-4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable, But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Watching the evil and the good [in all their endeavors]. [Job 34:21; Prov 5:21; Jer 16:17; 32:19; Heb 4:13] A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life, But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain]; But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer, And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
Proverbs 15:2-4 New Living Translation (NLT)
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness. The LORD is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good. Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7 New Living Translation (NLT)
The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give.
Proverbs 15:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:2-4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When wisdom speaks, understanding becomes attractive. But the words of the fool make their ignorance look laughable. The eyes of the Lord are everywhere and he takes note of everything that happens. He watches over his lovers, and he also sees the wickedness of the wicked. When you speak healing words, you offer others fruit from the tree of life. But unhealthy, negative words do nothing but crush their hopes.
Proverbs 15:7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
When wisdom speaks, revelation-knowledge is released, but finding true wisdom in the word of a fool is futile.
Proverbs 15:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Everyone enjoys giving great advice. But how delightful it is to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:2-4 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.