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 uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
1 Kings 3:23
Then said the king, The one says, This is my son that lives, and your son is dead: and the other says, Nay; but your son is dead, and my son is living.
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Be not rash with your mouth, and let not your heart be hasty to utter anything before God: for God is in heaven, and you upon earth: therefore let your words be few.
1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
General references
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Matthew 15:18
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.