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Proverbs 15:28

American Standard Version

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

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Proverbs 15:28 in other translations

The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.

Proverbs 15:28 · World English Bible

Proverbs 15:28 in context

  1. 26Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.
  2. 27He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
  3. 28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
  4. 29Jehovah is far from the wicked; But he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
  5. 30The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.