Verse 30

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 25:11-13 : 11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken. 12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens. 13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
• Ps 71:15 : 15 I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.
• Ps 71:24 : 24 All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.
• Prov 10:21 : 21 The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.
• Prov 10:31 : 31 The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.
• Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
• Prov 27:9 : 9 Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.
• Matt 12:35 : 35 The good person brings good things out of his good treasury, and the evil person brings evil things out of his evil treasury.
• Eph 4:29 : 29 You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it would give grace to those who hear.
• Col 4:6 : 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.
• Deut 6:7-9 : 7 and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up. 8 You should tie them as a reminder on your forearm and fasten them as symbols on your forehead. 9 Inscribe them on the doorframes of your houses and gates.