KJV ORIGINAL
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The words of wise people spread knowledge to others, but foolish people don't share what's good and helpful from their hearts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that wise people use their words to teach and help others learn, while foolish people don't share knowledge or wisdom.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from the collection of wisdom sayings attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Israel, oral teaching was the primary way knowledge and wisdom were passed down from generation to generation. The contrast between 'lips' (what we say) and 'heart' (our inner character) was a common theme in Hebrew wisdom literature.
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