out of the mouths of babes

== English == === Alternative forms === out of the mouths of babes and sucklings === 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). 2010 Feb. 12, "First Graders' Valentines" (news video), Time (retrieved 8 Sept 2013): (CAPTION) Out of the mouths of babes, love is explained. Brooklyn first graders write and read their valentines and describe the meaning of Valentines Day. ==== 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. Often used as a jocular comment when a child says something ingenuous or tactless, or else something surprising or fantastical. ==== Translations ==== === References === “out of the mouths of babes”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.