Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Tongue
Poureth
General references
Bible References
Tongue
Proverbs 15:23 A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!
and a timely word—how good that is!
Proverbs 12:23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
Proverbs 13:16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.
but a fool displays his stupidity.
Proverbs 16:23 A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.
and increases learning with its speech.
Proverbs 25:11 A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
Psalm 45:1
For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
Ecclesiastes 10:12 The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious,
but the lips of a fool consume him.
but the lips of a fool consume him.
Isaiah 50:4 The Lord God has given Me
the tongue of those who are instructed
to know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me each morning;
He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed.
the tongue of those who are instructed
to know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me each morning;
He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed.
Poureth
Psalm 59:7 Look, they spew from their mouths—
sharp words from their lips.
“For who,” they say, “will hear?”
sharp words from
“For who,” they say, “will hear?”
General references
Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.
she is known
Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.
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discerning when he seals his lips.
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Matthew 15:18 But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a man.