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out of the mouths of babes (Etymology From King James Bible, Psalms 8:2, "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength". (Note that mouth is singular in the Biblical verse, and that the usage of this expression differs from the modern proverbial usage.) Proverb: out of the mouths of babes: From the comments of children, who are honest and innocent, . . . (comes truth or wisdom). Usage notes This expression is sometimes used as a stand-alone phrase, with the implied completion "comes truth or wisdom", and sometimes this expression is actually followed by words of that kind.  wiktionary.org 'More) |
