Verse 30

The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 25:11-13 : 11 A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver. 12 Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention. 13 As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.
• Ps 71:15 : 15 My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.
• Ps 71:24 : 24 My tongue will be talking of your righteousness all the day; for those whose purpose is to do me evil have been crushed and put to shame.
• Prov 10:21 : 21 The lips of the upright man give food to men, but the foolish come to death for need of sense.
• Prov 10:31 : 31 The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off.
• Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.
• Prov 27:9 : 9 Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.
• Matt 12:35 : 35 The good man out of his good store gives good things; and the evil man out of his evil store gives evil things.
• Eph 4:29 : 29 Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.
• Col 4:6 : 6 Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.
• Deut 6:7-9 : 7 Teaching them to your children with all care, talking of them when you are at rest in your house or walking by the way, when you go to sleep and when you get up. 8 Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow; 9 Have them lettered on the pillars of your houses and over the doors of your towns.