Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. New Living Translation The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words. English Standard Version The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. Berean Standard Bible The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. King James Bible The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. New King James Version The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. New American Standard Bible The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. NASB 1995 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. NASB 1977 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. Legacy Standard Bible The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil things. Amplified Bible The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way], But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things. Christian Standard Bible The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things. Holman Christian Standard Bible The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things. American Standard Version The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The heart of the righteous meditates upon the faith, and the mouth of the evils speaks evil things. Brenton Septuagint Translation The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness; but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord; and through them even enemies become friends. Contemporary English Version Good people think before they answer, but the wicked speak evil without ever thinking. Douay-Rheims Bible The mind of the just studieth obedience: the mouth of the wicked over floweth with evils. English Revised Version The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. GOD'S WORD® Translation The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things. Good News Translation Good people think before they answer. Evil people have a quick reply, but it causes trouble. International Standard Version The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil. JPS Tanakh 1917 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. Literal Standard Version The heart of the righteous meditates to answer, | And the mouth of the wicked utters evil things. Majority Standard Bible The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. New American Bible The heart of the just ponders a response, but the mouth of the wicked spews evil. NET Bible The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. New Revised Standard Version The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil. New Heart English Bible The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. Webster's Bible Translation The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. World English Bible The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. Young's Literal Translation The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…27He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. 28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. 29The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.… 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, Psalm 59:7 See what they spew from their mouths--sharp words from their lips: "For who can hear us?" Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Treasury of Scripture The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. heart Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 1 Kings 3:23-28 Then said the king, The one saith, This is my son that liveth, and thy son is the dead: and the other saith, Nay; but thy son is the dead, and my son is the living… the mouth Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. Proverbs 29:11,20 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards… Jump to Previous Answers Evil Evil-Doer Gives Gushes Heart Mind Mouth Ponders Poureth Pours Righteous Stream Studieth Thought Upright Uttereth Weighs WickedJump to Next Answers Evil Evil-Doer Gives Gushes Heart Mind Mouth Ponders Poureth Pours Righteous Stream Studieth Thought Upright Uttereth Weighs WickedProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrath(28) The heart of the righteous studieth to answer--i.e., aright, knowing how much good and evil is caused by words. (Comp. James 3:5, sqq.)Verse 28. - The heart of the righteous studieth to answer. The good man deliberates before he speaks, takes time to consider his answer, lest he should say anything false, or inexpedient, or injurious to his neighbour. A Latin adage runs - "Qui bene vult fari debet bene praemeditari." Says Theognis - Βουλεύου δὶς καὶ τρίς ὅτοί κ ἐπὶ τὸν νόον "Whate'er comes in your mind, deliberate; Hebrew The heartלֵ֣ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre of the righteous צַ֭דִּיק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous ponders יֶהְגֶּ֣ה (yeh·geh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1897: To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse how to answer, לַעֲנ֑וֹת (la·‘ă·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6030: To answer, respond but the mouth וּפִ֥י (ū·p̄î) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the wicked רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person blurts out יַבִּ֥יעַ (yab·bî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5042: To gush forth, to utter, to emit evil. רָעֽוֹת׃ (rā·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Proverbs 15:28 NIVProverbs 15:28 NLT Proverbs 15:28 ESV Proverbs 15:28 NASB Proverbs 15:28 KJV Proverbs 15:28 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:28 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:28 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:28 French Bible Proverbs 15:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers (Prov. 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