Ecclesiastes 10:12

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The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

Behold, you have instructed many, you have strengthened the weak hands.

but I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.

The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, Yahweh, you know.

My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I don't know its full measure.

Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.

All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.