Proverbs 15:2

“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, etc.] 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 wordf428 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…”

“useth . . . aright--commends knowledge by its proper use. poureth out--utters abundantly (Pro 12:23), and so disgusts others.”

“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. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Aright - Expressing what he knows prudently and gracefully. Poureth out - Plentifully, continually, and vehemently, as a fountain does waters. Proverbs 15:4”

“15:2 A wise teacher presents lessons in an attractive way. Crude belching describes the ugly teaching of a fool.”

“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 Proverbs 15:3”