Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
General references
Bible References
Heart
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
1 Kings 3:23
Then said the king, The one says, This that is living is my son, and thy son is the dead; and the other says, No, for thy son is the dead, and my son is the living.
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God: for God is in the heavens, and thou upon earth; therefore let thy words be few.
1 Peter 3:15
but sanctify the Lord the Christ in your hearts, and be always prepared to give an answer to every one that asks you to give an account of the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear;
General references
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
Matthew 15:18
but the things which go forth out of the mouth come out of the heart, and those defile man.