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 hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands;

But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips should assuage your pain.

The mouth of the righteous proffereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh judgment;

I have published righteousness in the great congregation: behold, I have not withheld my lips, Jehovah, thou knowest.

My mouth shall declare thy righteousness, and thy salvation all the day: for I know not the numbers thereof.

In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.

The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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

As apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and upon her tongue is the law of kindness.

The good man out of the good treasure brings forth good things; and the wicked man out of the wicked treasure brings forth wicked things.

And all bore witness to him, and wondered at the words of grace which were coming out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?

Let no corrupt word go out of your mouth, but if there be any good one for needful edification, that it may give grace to those that hear it.

Let your word be always with grace, seasoned with salt, so as to know how ye ought to answer each one.