Proverbs 15:28
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
- KJV
- The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- WEB
- The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
- ASV
- The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- DARBY
- The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- BLB
- The heart of the righteous ponders [how] to answer, and the mouth of the wicked pours forth evils.
- ÅB
- Den rettferdige tenker i sitt hjerte på hvordan han skal svare, men de ugudeliges munn lar onde ting strømme ut.
- OTB
- Den rettferdiges hjerte tenker over hvordan man skal svare, men de ondes munn utgyter ondskap.
- B1930
- Den rettferdige tenker i sitt hjerte på hvorledes han skal svare, men de ugudeliges munn lar onde ting strømme ut.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
Read in contextProverbs 29:11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 5:2
Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.
Read in contextJames 3:6–8
The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
Read in contextProverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Read in contextProverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 5:6
Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
Read in contextProverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
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