Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.
For all thy
Bible References
Tongue
Matthew 12:34
You children of snakes! Since you are evil, how do you expect to speak good things? For the mouth speaks what the heart is filled with.
Ephesians 4:29
Do not allow unwholesome [Note: The Greek word for "unwholesome" is "rotten, diseased"] language to come from your mouth, but only what is helpful for building up those who need it, so that you can impart favor [i.e., benefit] to those who listen [to you].
Colossians 4:6
Your speech should always be favorable, seasoned with salt [i.e., interesting and appropriate], so that you may know how to properly answer each person [you talk with].
For all thy
Romans 7:12
So, the law of Moses itself is holy and the commandment [against sinning] is holy and just and good.