35 occurrences

'Lips' in the Bible

so that you may maintain discretionand your lips safeguard knowledge.

Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honeyand her words are smoother than oil,

you have been trapped by the words of your lips—ensnared by the words of your mouth.

Listen, for I speak of noble things,and what my lips say is right.

For my mouth tells the truth,and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

A sly wink of the eye causes grief,and foolish lips will be destroyed.

Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.

The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse. >

The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,but not so the heart of fools.

God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.

Righteous lips are a king’s delight,and he loves one who speaks honestly.

The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;how much worse are lies for a ruler.

Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,discerning when he seals his lips. >

From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied;he is filled with the product of his lips.

For it is pleasing if you keep them within youand if they are constantly on your lips.

My innermost being will cheerwhen your lips say what is right.

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.

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שׂפם 
Sapham 
Usage: 5

שׂפת שׂפה 
Saphah 
Usage: 176

χεῖλος 
Cheilos 
Usage: 5

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