Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

Proverbs 12:23

A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

Proverbs 13:16

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.

Proverbs 15:28

The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

Psalm 45:1

For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Psalm 59:7

Look, they spew from their mouths—
sharp words from their lips.
“For who,” they say, “will hear?”

Proverbs 15:23

A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!

Proverbs 16:23

A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.

Proverbs 25:11-12

A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.

Ecclesiastes 10:12-13

The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious,
but the lips of a fool consume him.

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord God has given Me
the tongue of those who are instructed
to know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me each morning;
He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Poureth

Bible References

Tongue

Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!
Proverbs 12:23
A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
Proverbs 13:16
Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.
Proverbs 16:23
A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.
Proverbs 25:11
A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
Psalm 45:1
For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious,
but the lips of a fool consume him.
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord God has given Me
the tongue of those who are instructed
to know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me each morning;
He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed.

Poureth

Psalm 59:7
Look, they spew from their mouths—
sharp words from their lips.
“For who,” they say, “will hear?”

General references

Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.


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Matthew 15:18
But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a man.

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