Proverbs 15:28
“The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the mouth of the wicked, powreth out euil things.”
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Proverbs 15:28 Context
26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the wordes of the pure, are pleasant words. 27Hee that is greedy of gaine, troubleth his owne house: but he that hateth gifts, shall liue. 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answere: but the mouth of the wicked, powreth out euil things. 29The Lord is farre from the wicked: but hee heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- King James Version
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.
- Basic English Bible
The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- Darby Bible
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- Webster's Bible
The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
- World English Bible
The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:28
15:28 Studieth - He speaks considerately. The mouth - Not the heart; for he rashly speaks what comes into his mouth, without the direction of his heart or conscience.