Matthew 12:35
New Living Translation
35 A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.
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Colossians 4:6
New Living Translation
6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive[a] so that you will have the right response for everyone.
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- 4:6 Greek and seasoned with salt.
Proverbs 15:28
New Living Translation
28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
Proverbs 15:4
New Living Translation
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Colossians 3:16
New Living Translation
16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
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Proverbs 25:11-12
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11 Timely advice is lovely,
like golden apples in a silver basket.
12 To one who listens, valid criticism
is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
Matthew 12:34
New Living Translation
34 You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.
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Ephesians 4:29
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29 Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
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Proverbs 16:21-23
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21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
22 Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,
but discipline is wasted on fools.
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
Proverbs 10:20-21
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20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
21 The words of the godly encourage many,
but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
Proverbs 15:23
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23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 12:6
New Living Translation
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
Psalm 37:30-31
New Living Translation
30 The godly offer good counsel;
they teach right from wrong.
31 They have made God’s law their own,
so they will never slip from his path.
Proverbs 12:17-19
New Living Translation
17 An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
18 Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
19 Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
Matthew 13:52
New Living Translation
52 Then he added, “Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old.”
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