Ecclesiastes 10:12

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The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

Behold, thou have instructed many, and thou have strengthened the weak hands.

[But] I would strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips would assuage [your grief].

The mouth of a righteous man talks of wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness in the great assembly. Lo, I will not refrain my lips. O LORD, thou know.

My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, of thy salvation all the day, for I know not the numbers.

In the lips of him who has discernment wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

A wicked man is snared by the transgression of [his] lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

The tongue of the wise utters knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours out folly.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.

A word fitly spoken is apples of gold in a network of silver.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the law of kindness is on her tongue.

The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil things.

And all witnessed to him, and wondered at the words of grace that proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is this not the son of Joseph?

Let no corrupt speech go out of your mouth, rather if there is any good word for edification of a need, so that it may give grace to those who hear.

your speech always with grace seasoned with salt, to know how it is fitting for you to answer each one.