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
A good man, from his good stores, produces good things; while an evil man, from his evil stores, produces evil things.
Luke 4:22
All who were present spoke well of him, and were astonished at the beautiful words that fell from his lips. "Is not he Joseph's son?" they asked.
Ephesians 4:29
Never let any foul word pass your lips, but only such good words as the occasion demands, that they may be a help to those who hear them.
Colossians 4:6
Let your conversation always be kindly, and seasoned, as it were, with salt; that you may know in each case what answer you ought to give.