My words come from my upright heart;
My lips utter pure knowledge.

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My lips will not speak wickedness,
Nor my tongue utter deceit.

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(A)For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit.

But as (B)we have been approved by God (C)to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, (D)not as pleasing men, but God (E)who tests our hearts.

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15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
But (A)the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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The lips of the wise [a]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:7 spread

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(A)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

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For my mouth will speak truth;
Wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
All the words of my mouth are with righteousness;
Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.

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30 (A)The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom,
And his tongue talks of justice.
31 The law of his God is in his heart;
None of his steps shall [a]slide.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 37:31 slip

“Who(A) is this who darkens counsel
By (B)words without knowledge?

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I will fetch my knowledge from afar;
I will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.
For truly my words are not false;
One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.

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“Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge,
And fill [a]himself with the east wind?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 15:2 Lit. his belly

28 Now therefore, be pleased to look at me;
For I would never lie to your face.

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