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 out of the good treasure bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
Luke 4:22
And they all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt discourse proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good, to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the hearers.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every one.