2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. …
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 2)Note, 1. A good heart by the tongue becomes very useful. He that has knowledge is not only to enjoy it, for his own entertainment, but to use it, to use it aright, for the edification of others; and it is the tongue that must make use of it in pious profitable discourse, in giving suitable and seasonable instructions, counsels, and comforts, with all possible expressions of humility and love, and…
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