Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.
Proverbs 10:6
Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 13:14
The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters [copious and difficult to fathom];
The fountain of [mature, godly] wisdom is like a bubbling stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].
Psalm 37:30-31
The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom,
And his tongue speaks justice and truth.
Psalm 107:42
The upright see it and rejoice;
But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.
Proverbs 10:20-21
The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
Proverbs 10:32
The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted).
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Proverbs 16:22-24
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
Ecclesiastes 10:12-14
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him;
Matthew 12:34-37
Ephesians 4:29
Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
James 3:5-8
In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!
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The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life,
So that one may avoid the snares of death.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters [copious and difficult to fathom];
The fountain of [mature, godly] wisdom is like a bubbling stream [sparkling, fresh, pure, and life-giving].
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom,
And his tongue speaks justice and truth.
But
Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The upright see it and rejoice;
But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!