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Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Proverbs 15:7 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish `doeth' not so.

    ASV

  • The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.

    BBE

  • The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.

    DBY

  • The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.

    WEB

  • The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools `is' not right.

    YLT

  • The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.

    ENG

  • The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

    WBT

  • The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

    BSB

In context

5A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

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