Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.