Proverbs 15:2
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
Proverbs 13:16
Every sensible person acts from knowledge, but a fool demonstrates folly.
Proverbs 15:28
The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking, but the wicked person spews out evil.
Psalm 45:1
My heart is overflowing with good news; I speak what I have composed to the king; my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe.
Psalm 59:7
Look what pours out of their mouths! They use their lips like swords, saying "Who will hear us?"
Proverbs 15:23
An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.
Proverbs 16:23
A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 25:11-12
Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-13
The words spoken by the wise are gracious, but the lips of a fool will devour him.
Isaiah 50:4
"The Lord GOD has given me a learned tongue, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with words. And morning after morning he wakens, and he wakens my ear to listen like those who are being taught.