Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him;
Luke 4:22
And [as He continued on] they all were speaking well of Him, and were in awe and were wondering about the words of grace which were coming from His lips; and they were saying, “Is this not Joseph’s son?”
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
2 Samuel 1:16
David said to the [fallen] man, “
1 Kings 20:40-42
But while your servant was busy here and there, he [escaped and] was gone.” And the king of Israel said to him, “Such is your own judgment (verdict); you have determined it.”
Job 4:3-4
“Behold, you have admonished and instructed many,
And you have strengthened weak hands.
Job 16:5
“[But instead] I could strengthen and encourage you with [the words of] my mouth,
And the consolation and solace of my lips would soothe your suffering and lessen your anguish.
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom,
And his tongue speaks justice and truth.
Psalm 40:9-10
I have proclaimed good news of righteousness [and the joy that comes from obedience to You] in the great assembly;
Behold, I will not restrain my lips [from proclaiming Your righteousness],
As You know, O Lord.
Psalm 64:8
So they will be caused to stumble;
Their own tongue is against them;
All who gaze at them will shake the head [in scorn].
Psalm 71:15-18
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness
And of Your [deeds of] salvation all day long,
For their number is more than I know.
Psalm 140:9
“Those who surround me raise their heads;
May the mischief of their own lips come upon them.
Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction),
But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10
He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble;
And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:13-14
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
Proverbs 10:20-21
The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
Proverbs 10:31-32
The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom,
But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
Proverbs 12:13-14
An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 15:23
A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
Proverbs 16:21-24
The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
Proverbs 18:6-8
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes out lies will not escape.
Proverbs 22:11
He who loves purity of heart
And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.
Proverbs 22:17-18
Listen carefully and hear the
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Proverbs 25:11-12
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.
Proverbs 26:9
Like a thorn that goes [without being felt] into the hand of a drunken man,
So is a proverb in the mouth of a fool [who remains unaffected by its wisdom].
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].
Matthew 12:35
Luke 19:22
Ephesians 4:29
Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].
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“Behold, you have admonished and instructed many,
And you have strengthened weak hands.
“[But instead] I could strengthen and encourage you with [the words of] my mouth,
And the consolation and solace of my lips would soothe your suffering and lessen your anguish.
The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom,
And his tongue speaks justice and truth.
I have proclaimed good news of righteousness [and the joy that comes from obedience to You] in the great assembly;
Behold, I will not restrain my lips [from proclaiming Your righteousness],
As You know, O Lord.
My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness
And of Your [deeds of] salvation all day long,
For their number is more than I know.
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
Listen carefully and hear the
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.
She opens her mouth in [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue [giving counsel and instruction].