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 piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 15:4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Matthew 12:35
The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things.
General references
Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.