Speaking: Wisdom In
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Job 16:5
But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
Job 27:4
my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit.
Psalm 15:1–3
A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? / He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, / who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Psalm 39:1
For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
Psalm 50:23
He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rights his way, I will show the salvation of God.”
Psalm 77:12
I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.
Psalm 119:13, 27, 54, 172
With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth. / Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. / Your statutes are songs to me in the house of my pilgrimage.
Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
Psalm 145:5–7, 11, 12
the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. / They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. / They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.
Proverbs 10:11, 13, 19–21, 31, 32
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. / Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. / When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 11:12–14
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent. / A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence. / For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
Proverbs 12:6, 14, 16–20, 23
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them. / By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him. / A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 13:2, 3
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence. / He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
Proverbs 14:3
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 15:1, 2, 4, 7, 23, 26, 28
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. / The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. / A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 16:21–24
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. / Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. / The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 17:7, 27, 28
Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler! / A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
Proverbs 18:4, 20
The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. / From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
Proverbs 19:1
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Proverbs 20:15
There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
Proverbs 22:11
He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
Proverbs 24:6
Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
Proverbs 25:11, 15
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. / Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Ecclesiastes 3:7
a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,
Ecclesiastes 9:17
The calm words of the wise are heeded over the shouts of a ruler among fools.
Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
Ecclesiastes 12:9–11
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. / The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth. / The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.
Amos 5:13
Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.
Zephaniah 3:13
The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies, nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down, with no one to make them tremble.”
Zechariah 8:16
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,
Matthew 12:35, 37
The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.
Ephesians 4:22, 25, 29
to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; / Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. / Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
James 1:19, 26
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
James 3:2, 13
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. / Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
1 Peter 2:12
Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
1 Peter 3:15, 16
But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, / keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
Revelation 14:5
And no lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.