Proverbs 15:26
The Lord abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.
Psalm 19:14
May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 37:30-31
The godly speak wise words and promote justice.
Psalm 45:1
For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."
Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 15:23
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
Proverbs 24:9
A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.
Jeremiah 4:14
"Oh people of Jerusalem, purify your hearts from evil so that you may yet be delivered. How long will you continue to harbor up wicked schemes within you?
Matthew 12:34-37
Offspring of vipers! How are you able to say anything good, since you are evil? For the mouth speaks from what fills the heart.
Matthew 15:19
For out of the heart come evil ideas, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.