Proverbs 10:31
New King James Version
31 (A)The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
But the perverse tongue will be cut out.
Psalm 37:30
New King James Version
30 (A)The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom,
And his tongue talks of justice.
Proverbs 10:13
New King James Version
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But (A)a rod is for the back of him who [a]is devoid of understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:13 Lit. lacks heart
Proverbs 10:20-21
New King James Version
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of [a]wisdom.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:21 Lit. heart
Proverbs 10:11
New King James Version
11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Psalm 120:3-4
New King James Version
3 What shall be given to you,
Or what shall be done to you,
You false tongue?
4 Sharp arrows of the [a]warrior,
With coals of the broom tree!
Footnotes
- Psalm 120:4 mighty one
Psalm 63:11
New King James Version
11 But the king shall rejoice in God;
(A)Everyone who swears by Him shall glory;
But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped.
Psalm 31:18
New King James Version
18 (A)Let the lying lips be put to silence,
Which (B)speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
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