Proverbs 15:2 BSB — MannaFest

Original language & word study

8 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
לְשׁ֣וֹן	le.Shon	[the] tongue of	H3956 →
חֲ֭כָמִים	Cha.kha.mim	wise [people]	H2450 →
תֵּיטִ֣יב	tei.Tiv	it makes good	H3190 →
דָּ֑עַת	Da.'at	knowledge	H1847 →
וּפִ֥י	u.Fi	and [the] mouth of	H6310 →
כְ֝סִילִ֗ים	khe.si.Lim	fools	H3684 →
יַבִּ֥יעַ	ya.Bi.a'	it pours forth	H5042 →
אִוֶּֽלֶת׃	'i.Ve.let	foolishness	H200 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

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Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
Psalms 45:1
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
leads to
- Proverbs 16:23
  The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Psalms 49:3
  My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
- 2 Samuel 23:2
  The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.
- Job 33:3
  My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
- Job 32:18–20
  For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
Through
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
leads to
- 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…
- Ecclesiastes 5:2
  Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your…
Through
Proverbs 12:23
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
leads to
- Proverbs 13:16
  Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

The gold bar shows how strongly the cross-reference sources tie the two verses together: a long bar means many compiled references make the connection, a short one means few.

James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,James 3:5In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.Proverbs 17:28Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.Ephesians 5:4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.Ecclesiastes 5:3As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.Ecclesiastes 10:12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.Matthew 15:18But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man.Ecclesiastes 10:14Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?Proverbs 13:16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.Ecclesiastes 10:12–13The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.Deuteronomy 6:7And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.James 1:26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.Proverbs 12:13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.Psalms 45:1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.Proverbs 5:2that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

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