Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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Bible References
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Proverbs 10:20
What the righteous person says is like precious silver; the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things.
Proverbs 13:14
What the wise have to teach is a fountain of life and causes someone to avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:7
What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
Proverbs 16:22
Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Proverbs 18:4
The words a man says are as deep waters a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
Proverbs 20:15
There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.
But
Proverbs 10:6
Blessings come upon the head of the righteous, but the words of the wicked conceal violence.
Psalm 107:42
The upright see it and rejoice, but the mouth of an evil person is shut.
Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words spoken by the wise are gracious, but the lips of a fool will devour him.
Matthew 12:34
You children of serpents! How can you say anything good when you are evil? The mouth speaks about what overflows from the heart.
James 3:5
In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it can boast of great achievements. A huge forest can be set on fire by a little flame.