Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Mouth of a
Bible References
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Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the just is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is worth little.
Proverbs 13:14
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the righteous send forth knowledge, but the heart of the foolish is not so.
Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Proverbs 18:4
The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
Proverbs 20:15
There is gold and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgment.
Ephesians 4:29
Let not any filthy word go out of your mouth, but if any is good to building up in respect of need, that it may give grace to the ones hearing.
But
Proverbs 10:6
Blessings are on the head of the just; but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Psalm 107:42
The upright shall see and rejoice; and all iniquity shall stop its mouth.
Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow him.
Matthew 12:34
Offspring of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
James 3:5
Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. Behold how little a fire kindles how large a forest!