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 rightly, 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
And the king said, The one says, This is my son who lives, and your son is the dead. And the other says, No, but your son is the dead, and my son is the living.
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be rash with your mouth, and do not let your heart be hasty to say a word before God. For God is in Heaven, and you are on 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 everyone who asks you a reason of the hope in you, with meekness and fear;
General references
Proverbs 14:33
Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but among fools it is made known.
Matthew 15:18
But the things which come out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile the man.