Proverbs 15:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A good person's heart carefully thinks before speaking, but a wicked person's mouth pours out evil words.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that righteous people think carefully before they speak, while wicked people carelessly spout harmful words.

📚 Historical Context

The book of Proverbs was written during the time of King Solomon in ancient Israel, around the 10th century BC, as a collection of wise sayings to guide people in everyday life and moral decisions. In this cultural context, wisdom was viewed as a gift from God, essential for navigating relationships, speech, and behavior, with an emphasis on contrasting righteous and wicked ways. Proverbs 15:28 specifically addresses the value of thoughtful words, drawing from Israel's tradition of seeking divine insight to avoid hasty speech that leads to harm.

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