Proverbs 15:28 - The Grace of Thoughtful Speech.

Pro.15:28; The Grace of Thoughtful Speech.

Prov 15:28 (KJV)  The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: 
but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 

Prov 15:28 (NKJV)  The heart of the righteous studies how to 
answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. 

Prov 15:28 (NNAS)  The heart of the righteous ponders how to 
answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. 

Prov 15:28 (NIV)  The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, 
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. 

Prov 15:28 (NCV)  Good people think before they answer, but the 
wicked simply pour out evil. 

Prov 15:28 (NLT)  The godly think before speaking; the wicked 
spout evil words. 

The good man thinks over what he is about to say, not only that 
it may prove the more helpful, but lest in haste he should say 
something that would hurt another. [SDA Commentary] 

The righteous his tongue never runs before his wit; he never 
speaks rashly, and never unadvisedly; because he studies-- ponders, his 
thoughts and his words. (Adam Clarke Commentary) 

A righteous person weighs (carefully muses on or considers) his 
answers before giving them rather than blurting out the first thing that 
comes to his mind. That way his words are more appropriate and timely. 
[Bible Knowledge Commentary] 

Think through what you say that it may be with grace.  (Matthew 
Henry's Commentary mod) 

Caution is the fruit of wisdom; rashness is the fruit of folly. 
[Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary] 

Thinking beforehand will help us to speak and act wisely. The 
righteous weigh their answers; the wicked don't wait to speak because they 
don't care about the effects of their words. It is important to have 
something to say, but it is equally important to weigh it first. Do you 
carefully plan your words, or do you pour out your thoughts without 
concern for their impact?  
It is vital to think also before acting, to consider the effects 
of our choices. Think of your plans for today and consider what 
their long-range results will be. As we deal with others, we should 
keep these principles in mind. We should act responsibly and justly 
with all people--friends and enemies alike. [Life Application SB]