Matthew 12:35

A good man produces good things from his storeroom of good, and an evil man produces evil things from his storeroom of evil.

Proverbs 10:20-21

The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.

Proverbs 25:11-12

A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.

Matthew 13:52

“Therefore,” He said to them, “every student of Scripture instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who brings out of his storeroom what is new and what is old.”

Colossians 4:6

Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.

Psalm 37:30-31

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;
his tongue speaks what is just.

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.

Proverbs 12:17-19

Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness, deceit.

Proverbs 15:4

The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 15:23

A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!

Proverbs 15:28

The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

Proverbs 16:21-23

Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech increases learning.

Matthew 12:34

Brood of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.

Ephesians 4:29

No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about the Messiah dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, and singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Matthew 12:35

A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

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Matthew 12:34

General references

Psalm 37:30

Mark 7:20

Bible References

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Brood of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.

General references

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;
his tongue speaks what is just.

Then He said, “What comes out of a person—that defiles him.