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Proverbs 15:28

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 15:28 in other translations

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

Proverbs 15:28 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:28 in context

  1. 26Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked,
    but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
  2. 27He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
    but he who hates bribes will live.
  3. 28The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
  4. 29Yahweh is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
  5. 30The light of the eyes rejoices the heart.
    Good news gives health to the bones.