12 Bible Verses about The Lips Of The Righteous

“My words will express the uprightness of my heart,
And my lips will speak what they know with utter sincerity.

Hear the just (righteous) cause, O Lord; listen to my loud [piercing] cry;
Listen to my prayer, that comes from guileless lips.

Hannah was speaking in her heart (mind); only her lips were moving, and her voice was not heard, so Eli thought she was drunk.

I have proclaimed good news of righteousness [and the joy that comes from obedience to You] in the great assembly;
Behold, I will not restrain my lips [from proclaiming Your righteousness],
As You know, O Lord.

You are fairer than the sons of men;
Graciousness is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.

O Lord, open my lips,
That my mouth may declare Your praise.

I shall come into Your house with burnt offerings;
I shall pay You my vows,

My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to You,
And my soul, which You have redeemed.

With my lips I have told of
All the ordinances of Your mouth.

The lips of the righteous feed and guide many,
But fools [who reject God and His wisdom] die for lack of understanding.

Take the words [confessing your guilt] with you and return to the Lord.
Say to Him, “Take away all our wickedness;
Accept what is good and receive us graciously,
So that we may present the fruit of our lips (gratitude).

Through Him, therefore, let us at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.