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 the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 15:4
A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life,
But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.
A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life,
But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 25:11
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.
Matthew 12:35 The good man, from his [inner] good treasure, brings out good things; and the evil man, from his [inner] evil treasure, brings out evil things.
General references
Proverbs 8:10
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,