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 thrust of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 15:4
Gentleness of tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it [causes] a break in spirit.
Proverbs 16:13
The delight of kings [are] the lips of righteousness, and he who speaks what is upright he will love.
Proverbs 25:11
Apples of gold in a setting of silver is a matter spoken at its proper time.
Matthew 12:35
The good person from his good treasury brings out good [things], and the evil person from his evil treasury brings out evil [things].
General references
Proverbs 8:10
Take my teaching and not silver; may you choose knowledge rather than choice gold.