Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.


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Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.

Proverbs 2:12

rescuing you from the way of evil—
from the one who says perverse things,

Proverbs 11:11

A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:28

The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.

Proverbs 18:6-8

A fool’s lips lead to strife,
and his mouth provokes a beating.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious,
but the lips of a fool consume him.

Daniel 4:27

Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

Titus 2:8

Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be ashamed, 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

Know

Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”
Titus 2:8
Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

General references

Matthew 15:18
But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a man.

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