Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

General references

Bible References

Tongue

Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 15:4
The tongue that heals is a tree of life,
but a devious tongue breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
Proverbs 25:11
A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
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.

General references

Proverbs 8:10
Accept my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold.

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