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 acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto you, and break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of your tranquility.
Titus 2:8
Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is an opponent may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
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Matthew 15:18
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.