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Selected Verse: Proverbs 15:2 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
Pr 15:2	King James	The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
useth . . . aright--commends knowledge by its proper use. poureth out--utters abundantly (Pro 12:23), and so disgusts others.

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

useth . . . aright--commends knowledge by its proper use.

poureth out--utters abundantly (Pro 12:23), and so disgusts others.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Useth knowledge aright - Rather, makes knowledge goodly. The power of well-considered speech to commend true wisdom, is contrasted with the pouring (literally as in the margin) forth of folly.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Useth knowledge aright - Rather, makes knowledge goodly. The power of well-considered speech to commend true wisdom, is contrasted with the pouring (literally as in the margin) forth of folly.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Aright - Expressing what he knows prudently and gracefully. Poureth out - Plentifully, continually, and vehemently, as a fountain does waters.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Aright - Expressing what he knows prudently and gracefully. Poureth out - Plentifully, continually, and vehemently, as a fountain does waters.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Useth knowledge aright - This is very difficult to know: - when to speak, and when to be silent; what to speak, and what to leave unspoken; the manner that is best and most suitable to the occasion, the subject, the circumstances, and the persons. All these are difficulties, often even to the wisest men. Even wise counsel may be foolishly given.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Useth knowledge aright - This is very difficult to know: - when to speak, and when to be silent; what to speak, and what to leave unspoken; the manner that is best and most suitable to the occasion, the subject, the circumstances, and the persons. All these are difficulties, often even to the wisest men. Even wise counsel may be foolishly given.

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