Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
Belch
Bible References
Belch
Proverbs 15:2
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Swords
Psalm 55:21
His mouth is as smooth as butter, while war is in his heart. His words were as smooth as olive oil, while his sword is drawn.
Psalm 57:4
I am surrounded by lions. I lie down with those who burn with fire that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows whose tongues are like sharp swords.
Psalm 64:3
who sharpen their tongues like swords, and aim their bitter words like arrows,
Psalm 109:2
for the mouths of wicked and deceitful people are opened against me; they speak against me with lying tongues.
Proverbs 12:18
Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword, but what the wise say promotes healing.