King James Bible
KJVThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 15:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 15:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. | |
World English BibleWEB | The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
English Revised Version
ERVThe tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
World English Bible
WEBThe tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
American King James Version
AKJVThe tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
King James Bible
KJVThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
American Standard Version
ASVThe tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
English Revised Version
ERVThe tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
World English Bible
WEBThe tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.
American King James Version
AKJVThe tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.