Proverbs 15:7
“The lippes of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish, doeth not so.”
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Proverbs 15:7 Context
5A foole despiseth his fathers instruction: but hee that regardeth reproofe, is prudent. 6In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the reuenues of the wicked is trouble. 7The lippes 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 vpright is his delight. 9The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
- King James Version
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish `doeth' not so.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.
- Basic English Bible
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
- Darby Bible
The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
- Webster's Bible
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
- World English Bible
The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools [is] not right.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; but the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:7
15:7 Disperse - Freely communicate to others what they know.