Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Bible References
Words
Job 4:3 Indeed, you have instructed many
and have strengthened weak hands.
and have strengthened
Job 16:5 Instead, I would encourage you with my mouth,
and the consolation from my lips would bring relief.
and the consolation from my lips would bring relief.
Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;
his tongue speaks what is just.
his tongue speaks what is just.
Psalm 40:9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
see, I do not keep my mouth closed—
as You know, Lord.
see, I do not keep my mouth closed
as You know, Lord.
Psalm 71:15 My mouth will tell about Your righteousness
and Your salvation all day long,
though I cannot sum them up.
and Your salvation all day long,
though I cannot sum them up.
Proverbs 10:13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Proverbs 16:21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech increases learning.
and pleasant speech
Proverbs 22:17 Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise,
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
and apply your mind to my knowledge.
Proverbs 25:11 A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
Proverbs 31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom
and loving instruction is on her tongue.
and loving instruction
Matthew 12:35 A good man produces good things from his storeroom of good, and an evil man produces evil things from his storeroom of evil.
Luke 4:22
They were all speaking well of Him and were amazed by the gracious words that came from His mouth, yet they said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
Ephesians 4:29
No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
Colossians 4:6
Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.