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, out of his good treasury, casts forth good things; and the evil man, out of his evil treasury, casts forth evil things.
Luke 4:22
And they all bore him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded from his mouth, and said, Is not this the son of Joseph?
Ephesians 4:29
Let no evil word proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good for useful edification, that it may afford benefit to those that hear.
Colossians 4:6
Let your words always be with kindness, seasoned with salt, that you may know how to answer every one.