Proverbs 15:2
“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Cross-References
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!”
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”
“For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.”