Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Bible References

That he

1 Timothy 5:14
Therefore I advise young widows to marry, bear children, and attend to their homes, and so avoid giving the enemy an opportunity for scandal.
1 Peter 2:12
Let your daily life among the Gentiles be so upright, that, whenever they malign you as evil-doers, they may learn, as they watch, from the uprightness of your conduct, to praise God 'at the time when he shall visit them.'
1 Peter 3:16
and keeping your consciences clear, so that, whenever you are maligned, those who vilify your good and Christian conduct may be put to shame.

May

Luke 13:17
As he said this, his opponents all felt ashamed; but all the people rejoiced to see all the wonderful things that he was doing.
2 Thessalonians 3:14
If any one disregards what we have said in this letter, mark that man and avoid his company, that he may feel ashamed.

Having

Philippians 2:14
In all that you do, avoid murmuring and dissension,