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 have instructed many; you have strengthened feeble hands.
Job 16:5
But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.
Psalm 37:30
The godly speak wise words and promote justice.
Psalm 40:9
I have told the great assembly about your justice. Look! I spare no words! O Lord, you know this is true.
Psalm 71:15
I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
Proverbs 12:13
The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.
Proverbs 16:21
The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 22:17
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.
Proverbs 25:11
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
Matthew 12:35
The good person brings good things out of his good treasury, and the evil person brings evil things out of his evil treasury.
Luke 4:22
All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"
Ephesians 4:29
You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, 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 should answer everyone.