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 people. When hands were weak, you made them strong.
Job 16:5
I could strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve your pain.
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous reflects on wisdom. His tongue speaks what is fair.
Psalm 40:9
I announced the good news of righteousness in the great congregation. I will not close my lips. You know that, O Jehovah.
Psalm 71:15
All day long my mouth will tell of your righteousness and of your salvation. I do not know the number.
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom is found on the lips of the understanding (discerning). A rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips. The righteous will depart from trouble.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge properly. The mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart will be called sensible. The sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Proverbs 22:17
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart and mind to my knowledge.
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness (she speaks kind things).
Matthew 12:35
The good man performs good things out of his good treasure. The evil man performs evil things out of his evil treasure.
Luke 4:22
All witnessed this and wondered at the kind words that he spoke. They said: Is this not Joseph's son?
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth. Speak what is good for understanding as the need may be, that it may give grace (divine favor) to those who hear.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.