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
Matthew 12:35
A good man, out of the good he has accumulated, brings out things that are good, and a bad man, out of what he has accumulated that is bad, brings out things that are bad.
Luke 4:22
And they all spoke well of him and were astonished at the winning words that fell from his lips, and they said, "Is he not Joseph's son?"
Ephesians 4:29
No bad word must ever pass your lips, but only words that are good and suited to improve the occasion, so that they will be a blessing to those who hear them.
Colossians 4:6
Always put your message attractively, and yet pointedly, and be prepared to give every inquirer a fitting answer.