Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 37:30The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.
Psalms 51:13\51:11\Do not put me away from before you, or take your holy spirit from me.
Psalms 78:2Opening my mouth I will give out a story, even the dark sayings of old times;
Proverbs 5:2So that you may be ruled by a wise purpose, and your lips may keep knowledge.
Proverbs 10:21The lips of the upright man give food to men, but the foolish come to death for need of sense.
Ecclesiastes 10:2The heart of the wise man goes in the right direction; but the heart of a foolish man in the wrong.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:7
6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. Note, 1. Where righteousness is riches are, and the comforts of them: In the house of the righteous is much treasure. Religion teaches men to be diligent, temperate, and just, and by these means, ordinarily, the estate is increased. But that is not all: God blesses the habitation of the just, and that blessing makes rich without trouble. Or, if there be not much of this world's goods, yet where there is grace there is… Read the whole commentary →