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 that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 15:4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness in it is a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Matthew 12:35
A good man, out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth forth good things: and an evil man, out of the evil treasure, bringeth forth evil things.
General references
Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.