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
Look! You've admonished many people, and you've strengthened feeble hands.
Job 16:5
and encourage you with what I have to say; my words of comfort would lessen your pain.
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice.
Psalm 40:9
In the great congregation I have proclaimed the righteous good news. Behold, I did not seal my lips, LORD, as you know.
Psalm 71:15
I will declare your righteousness and your salvation every day, though I do not fully understand what the outcome will be.
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man's sinful speech ensnares him, but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 15:2
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Proverbs 16:21
The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 22:17
Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,
Proverbs 25:11
Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.
Proverbs 31:26
She speaks wisely, teaching with gracious love.
Matthew 12:35
A good person brings good things out of a good treasure house, and an evil person brings evil things out of an evil treasure house.
Luke 4:22
All the people began to speak well of him and to wonder at the gracious words that flowed from his mouth. They said, "This is Joseph's son, isn't it?"
Ephesians 4:29
Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.