Proverbs 10:20

Proverbs Concerning The Mouth

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When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
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The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
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The lips of the righteous feed and guide many,
But fools [who reject God and His wisdom] die for lack of understanding.

All Things

Righteous Man

With God

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Genesis 6:5

The Lord saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually.

Genesis 8:21

The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma [a soothing, satisfying scent] and the Lord said to Himself, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intent (strong inclination, desire) of man’s heart is wicked from his youth; and I will never again destroy every living thing, as I have done.

Proverbs 8:19

“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield is better than choicest silver.

Proverbs 15:4

A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life,
But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.

Proverbs 23:7

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior—one who manipulates].
He says to you, “Eat and drink,”
Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].

Proverbs 25:11-12

Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.

Jeremiah 17:9

“The heart is deceitful above all things
And it is extremely sick;
Who can understand it fully and know its secret motives?

Matthew 12:34-35

You brood of vipers, how can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.