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
Behold, you have instructed many, and you have strengthened the weak hands.
Job 16:5
I could strengthen you with my mouth, and the solace of my lips would assuage your pain.
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Psalm 40:9
I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O LORD.
Psalm 71:15
My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge.
Proverbs 10:13
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Proverbs 16:21
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 22:17
Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge,
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Matthew 12:35
The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.
Luke 4:22
And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.