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.

Truly, you have been a helper to others, and you have made feeble hands strong;

I might give you strength with my mouth, and not keep back the comfort of my lips.

The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.

I have given news of righteousness in the great meeting; O Lord, you have knowledge that I have not kept back my words.

My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.

In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.

In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

Let your ear be bent down for hearing my words, and let your heart give thought to knowledge.

A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.

Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.

The good man out of his good store gives good things; and the evil man out of his evil store gives evil things.

And they were all giving witness, with wonder, to the words of grace which came from his mouth: and they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?

Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.

Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.