Proverbs 15:28

In 11 translations

BSB

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

KJV

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

WEB

The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

ASV

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

LSV

The heart of the righteous meditates to answer, || And the mouth of the wicked utters evil things.

YLT

The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

DBY

The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

DRC

The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils.

GNV

The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the wicked mans mouth babbleth euil thinges.

JPS

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

LXXE

The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends.

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Original-language editions

WLC

לֵ֣ב צַ֭דִּיק יֶהְגֶּ֣ה לַעֲנ֑וֹת וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים יַבִּ֥יעַ רָעֽוֹת׃

LXX-Br

Καρδίαι δικαίων μελετῶσι πίστεις, στόμα δὲ ἀσεβῶν ἀποκρίνεται κακά· δεκταὶ παρὰ Κυρίῳ ὁδοὶ ἀνθρώπων δικαίων, διὰ δὲ αὐτῶν καὶ οἱ ἐχθροὶ φίλοι γίνονται.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
• Proverbs 29:11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
• Ecclesiastes 5:2Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.
• Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
• James 3:6–8The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles,…
• Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
• Matthew 12:34You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.
• Proverbs 10:19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
• Ecclesiastes 10:12–14The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is…
• Ecclesiastes 5:6Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
• Proverbs 29:20Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
• 1 Kings 3:23–28Then the king replied, “This woman says, ‘My son is alive and yours is dead,’ but that woman says, ‘No, your son is dead and mine is alive.’” The king continued, “Bring me a sword.” So they brought him a sword, and the…
• Titus 1:10–11For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision, who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should…
• 2 Peter 2:18With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.

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