Proverbs 10:32


The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted).

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher sought to find delightful words, even to write correctly words of truth.

Proverbs 2:12


To keep you from the way of evil and the evil man,
From the man who speaks perverse things;

Proverbs 11:11


By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,
But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

Proverbs 12:6


The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander],
But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.

Proverbs 12:18


There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 15:2


The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.

Proverbs 15:28


The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way],
But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things.

Proverbs 18:6-8


A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious and win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him;

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, O king, let my advice to you be [considered and found] acceptable; break away now from your sins and exhibit your repentance by doing what is right, and from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor, so that [if you repent] there may possibly be a continuance of your prosperity and tranquility and a healing of your error.’

Titus 2:8

sound and beyond reproach in instruction, so that the opponent [of the faith] will be shamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

General references

Bible References

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Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Preacher sought to find delightful words, even to write correctly words of truth.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, let my advice to you be [considered and found] acceptable; break away now from your sins and exhibit your repentance by doing what is right, and from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor, so that [if you repent] there may possibly be a continuance of your prosperity and tranquility and a healing of your error.’
Titus 2:8
sound and beyond reproach in instruction, so that the opponent [of the faith] will be shamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

General references

Matthew 15:18
But whatever [word] comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this is what defiles and dishonors the man.