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Proverbs 15:7

Wise people share their knowledge, but stupid people don't think like that.

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In The King James Version

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

In Context

6There's plenty of treasure where good people live, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.

8The Lord hates the sacrifices of the wicked, but he loves the prayers of the good.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:30People who do right give good advice, explaining what is fair.

Psalms 51:13Then I will teach your ways to rebellious people, and these sinners will come back to you.

Psalms 78:2I will tell you wise sayings; I will explain mysteries from the past

Proverbs 5:2so you can make good decisions and protect knowledge with your lips.

Proverbs 10:21Advice from good people helps feed many others, but stupid people die because they have no sense.

Ecclesiastes 10:2The mind of the wise person chooses the right side, but the mind of the fool goes left!

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 →

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