The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 2

The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.

[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.

The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

King James Version

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

American Standard Version

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

New English Translation

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

World English Bible

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit.

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

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

The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.

Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.