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Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:2

Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:2

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

2. useth knowledge aright ] Or, uttereth, &c. R.V. Lit. maketh good knowledge, i.e. turns it to good account, makes the best of it. Comp. “they make goodly (lit. as here, make good) images or pillars,” Hos 10:1.

The contrast is between the good use of knowledge which adds to its usefulness, and the reckless pouring forth of folly which increases its hurtfulness; between the pure stream flowing in useful channels, and the pestilential flood bursting forth unrestrained. Comp. Pro 13:16, and Pro 15:28 below.

Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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.

Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible

Verse 2. 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.

Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible

Useth knowledge aright; expressing what he knows prudently and gracefully; taking due care both what, and when, and to whom, and in what manner he speaks.

Poureth out, plentifully, continually, promiscuously, and vehemently, as a fountain doth waters, as this word signifies.

Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole

2. useth . . . arightcommendsknowledge by its proper use.

poureth oututtersabundantly (Pr 12:23), and sodisgusts others.

Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright,…. As the heart of a wise and good man is filled with useful knowledge, civil, moral, spiritual, and evangelical; so he takes care to communicate it, at proper times and seasons, in proper places, and to proper persons; adapting it to their case and circumstances, so as it may be for their comfort, edification, and instruction, and minister grace unto them; which is using knowledge “well”, as the word s signifies: such an use of it recommends it, and makes it appear beautiful and lovely, decorates and adorns it. Thus every good man, out of the good treasure of knowledge in his heart, brings forth his good things seasonably, to the use of edifying; in like manner, ministers of the word, scribes well instructed in the things of God, bring forth both new and old, to the profit of those to whom they minister; so Christ, as man and Mediator, had the tongue of the learned, to speak a word in season to weary souls;

but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness; their knowledge, as they take it to be, but it is no other than folly; this they throw out in great plenty, in a hurry, without fear or wit; they “babble” it out, as the word t signifies, as water out of a fountain; their hearts are full of it, and their mouths proclaim it, Pr 12:23.

s “utitur bene”, Castalio; “pulchre”, Vatablus. t “effutit, ebullit, fundit”, Vatablus; “eructat”, Junius Tremellius, Piscator “ebullit”, V. L. Tigurine version, Schultens; “scaturire facit”, Michaelis.

Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible

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

      Note, 1. A good heart by the tongue becomes very useful. He that has knowledge is not only to enjoy it, for his own entertainment, but to use it, to use it aright, for the edification of others; and it is the tongue that must make use of it in pious profitable discourse, in giving suitable and seasonable instructions, counsels, and comforts, with all possible expressions of humility and love, and then knowledge is used aright; and to him that has, and thus uses what he has, more shall be given. 2. A wicked heart by the tongue becomes very hurtful; for the mouth of fools belches out foolishness, which is very offensive; and the corrupt communication which proceeds from an evil treasure within (the filthiness, and foolish talking, and jesting) corrupts the good manners of some and debauches them, and grieves the good hearts of others and disturbs them.

The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted.


Fuente: Matthew Henry’s Whole Bible Commentary

Worthwhile Speech

Verse 2 suggests that the wise thoughtfully ponder their words, so as to insure speaking rightly; but the fool speaks, when he has nothing worthwhile to say, and pours (belcheth) out foolishness, Vs. 7, 28; Pro 12:23; Pro 13:16.

Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary

XV.

(2) Useth knowledge aright.Brings it forth at the proper time and place.

Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)

2. Useth knowledge aright Makes it grateful, attractive, edifying. A wise man knows when to speak and when to keep silent, and how to make his words both useful and acceptable.

Foolishness Which, as implied, can neither be profitable nor grateful to the hearers. The fools are mere babblers. Comp. Pro 12:23; Pro 13:16; Pro 15:28.

Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

v. 2. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, presenting it in well-arranged form, clothing it in an attractive manner; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness, in great and loathsome quantities, its utterances being noisy, confused, and without sense, nothing but folly.

Fuente: The Popular Commentary on the Bible by Kretzmann

Pro 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Ver. 2. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright. ] Heb., Deals kindly with her; offers her no abuse, by venting her unseasonably, and making her overly cheap, and little set by. Eloquence wisely ordered is very commendable, and avails much: but what a poor praise was that to the Duke of Buckingham, that speaking to the Londoners in the behalf of that usurper, Richard III, he gained the commendation, that no man could deliver so much bad matter in so good words and quaint phrases. a Here was eloquentiae satis, sapientiae parum. The tongue was given us for better purpose; it was David’s “glory,” and he used it accordingly.

But the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. ] Heb., Bubbleth it out; blurteth it out, as a fountain casteth out its waters, with a great force and swiftness: non quid, sed quantum, is all their care, being talkative above measure, and forward to utter whatsoever comes into their chaps: quicquid in buccam.

a Daniel’s Hist.

Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)

the wise, &c. = wise ones will use.

Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics

Pro 15:2

Pro 15:2

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

Another truism! The wise speak wise things, the fool speaks foolishness!

Pro 15:2. A wise person has the knowledge to utter; he also knows when, where, and how to speak; and he studies or thinks before he speaks (Pro 15:28). Jesus speech was always superior, beginning with Luk 2:46-47. But fools pour out folly (Pro 12:23; Pro 13:16). A fools voice is known by its words (Ecc 5:3).

Fuente: Old and New Testaments Restoration Commentary

tongue: Pro 15:23, Pro 15:28, Pro 12:23, Pro 13:16, Pro 16:23, Pro 25:11, Pro 25:12, Psa 45:1, Ecc 10:12, Ecc 10:13, Isa 50:4

poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth, Psa 59:7

Reciprocal: Deu 6:7 – shalt talk 1Sa 20:30 – Thou Job 33:3 – my lips Pro 5:2 – thy lips Pro 10:32 – but Pro 12:13 – wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips Pro 14:33 – General Pro 16:22 – the instruction Pro 17:28 – General Ecc 5:3 – a fool’s Ecc 10:14 – fool Eze 13:3 – foolish Mat 15:18 – General Act 19:41 – when Eph 4:29 – that which Eph 5:4 – filthiness Jam 1:19 – slow to speak Jam 1:26 – bridleth Jam 3:5 – so

Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Pro 15:2-4. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright Expressing what he knows prudently and gracefully; taking due care both what, and when, and to whom, and in what manner he speaks; but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness Plentifully, continually, promiscuously, and vehemently, as a fountain doth waters, as the word signifies. A wholesome tongue Which utters sound and useful counsels; is a tree of life Is very useful to preserve the present life, and to promote the spiritual and eternal life, both of the speaker and the hearers; but perverseness therein False or corrupt speeches; is a breach in the spirit Disturbs and wounds the spirit both of the speaker and hearers.

Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The contrast here is not between the quantity of words that the wise and the fool utter. It is the fact that the wise man considers what he says before he says it, but the fool does not. Consequently what the wise says is "acceptable" (lit. "good") and what the fool says is "folly" (unwise). This proverb deals with responsible speech.

"When you summarize what Proverbs teaches about human speech, you end up with four important propositions: (1) speech is an awesome gift from God; (2) speech can be used to do good; (3) speech can be used to do evil; and, (4) only God can help us use speech to do good." [Note: Wiersbe, p. 111.]

Fuente: Expository Notes of Dr. Constable (Old and New Testaments)