The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.Aright — Expressing what he knows prudently and gracefully.Poureth out — Plentifully, continually, and vehemently, as a fountain does waters. read more
1. A soft answer turneth away wrath Some imagine a literal translation to be the best. We give a specimen on this verse, divesting the words of their tropical, and restoring their physical, sense. Literal translation: A soft return causeth heat to turn; but a word of pain causes the nose to go up. The tropical sense of these several words amounts to about the same as those in our version; for example: “return” in discourse an answer, or that which is returned; “soft” gentle, kind; ... read more
2. Useth knowledge aright Makes it grateful, attractive, edifying. A wise man knows when to speak and when to keep silent, and how to make his words both useful and acceptable. Foolishness Which, as implied, can neither be profitable nor grateful to the hearers. The fools are mere babblers. Comp. Proverbs 12:23; Proverbs 13:16; Proverbs 15:28. read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 15:2
tongue: Proverbs 15:23, Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 12:23, Proverbs 13:16, Proverbs 16:23, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 25:12, Psalms 45:1, Ecclesiastes 10:12, Ecclesiastes 10:13, Isaiah 50:4 poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth, Psalms 59:7 Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 6:7 - shalt talk 1 Samuel 20:30 - Thou Job 33:3 - my lips Proverbs 5:2 - thy lips Proverbs 10:32 - but Proverbs 12:13 - wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips Proverbs 14:33 - General Proverbs 16:22 - the instruction Proverbs... read more