Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
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Bible References
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Ecclesiastes 12:10
The preacher sought to find words: of delight: and that written was straight, words of truth.
Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, my counsel shall be pleasant to thee, and break off thy sins by justice, and thine iniquities in compassionating the poor; if it shall be a lengthening to thy peace.
Titus 2:8
The word sound, not to be condemned; that he from the opposite may be changed, having nothing bad to say of you.
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Matthew 15:18
But the things going forth out of the mouth come from the heart, and these pollute the man.