Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

Lying lips

Bible References

Excellent speech

Proverbs 26:7
A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
Psalm 50:16
But God says to the wicked:
“What right do you have to recite My statutes
and to take My covenant on your lips?
Matthew 7:5
Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.

Much

Proverbs 16:10
God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;
his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies,
all his officials will be wicked.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel spoke;
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,
Job 34:12
Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly
and the Almighty does not pervert justice.
Psalm 101:3
I will not set anything worthless before my eyes.
I hate the practice of transgression;
it will not cling to me.

Lying lips

Proverbs 12:19
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.

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