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
The good man brings good out of his good store, and the evil man brings evil out of his store of evil.
Luke 4:22
All spoke well of him and marvelled at the gracious words that came from his lips; they said, "Is this not Joseph's son?"
Ephesians 4:29
Let no bad word pass your lips, but only such speech as is good for edification, as occasion may require, words that are gracious and a means of grace to those who hear them.
Colossians 4:6
let your talk always have a saving salt of grace about it, and learn how to answer any question put to you.