Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

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

AMPC

The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of the [self-confident] fool pours out folly.

BRG

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

CSB

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

CEB

The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.

CJB

The tongue of the wise presents knowledge well, but the mouth of a fool spews out folly.

CEV

Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.

DARBY

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

DRA

The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.

ERV

Listening to wise people increases your knowledge, but only nonsense comes from the mouths of fools.

EASY

When wise people speak, they show that knowledge is good. But when fools speak, they only say foolish things.

EHV

The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouths of fools spout stupidity.

ESV

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

ESVUK

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

EXB

Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools ·pour out [bubble forth with] foolishness.

GNV

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools babbleth out foolishness.

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

GNT

When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.

HCSB

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

ICB

Wise people use knowledge when they speak. But fools speak only foolishness.

ISV

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

JUB

¶ The tongue of the wise shall adorn wisdom, but the mouth of fools shall speak foolishness.

KJV

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

AKJV

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

LSB

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge look good, But the mouth of fools pours forth folly.

LEB

The tongue of the wise will dispense knowledge, but the mouth of fools will pour out folly.

TLB

A wise teacher makes learning a joy; a rebellious teacher spouts foolishness.

MSG

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

MEV

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

NOG

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

NABRE

The tongue of the wise pours out knowledge, but the mouth of fools spews folly.

NASB

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

NASB1995

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.

NCB

The tongue of the wise distills knowledge, but the mouth of a fool utters nothing except folly.

NCV

Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.

NET

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

NIRV

The tongues of wise people use knowledge well. But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.

NIV

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

NIVUK

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

NKJV

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

NLV

The tongue of the wise uses much learning in a good way, but the mouth of fools speaks in a foolish way.

NLT

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

NRSVA