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 makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
Proverbs 16:23 A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.
and increases learning with its speech.
1 Kings 3:23
The king replied, “This woman says, ‘This is my son who is alive, and your son is dead,’ but that woman says, ‘No, your son is dead, and my son is alive.’”
Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
1 Peter 3:15
but honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.
General references
Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;
she is known even among fools.
she is known
Matthew 15:18 But what comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this defiles a man.