Ecclesiastes 10:12

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

Cross References

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt,  so that you may know how you should answer each person.

Luke 4:22

They were all speaking well of him  and were amazed by the gracious words that came from his mouth; yet they said, ‘Isn’t this Joseph’s son? ’

Proverbs 22:11

The one who loves a pure heart and gracious lips #– #the king is his friend.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

Ephesians 4:29

No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,  so that it gives grace to those who hear.

Luke 19:22

‘He told him, “I will condemn you by what you have said, you evil servant! If you knew I was a harsh man, collecting what I didn’t deposit and reaping what I didn’t sow,

Matthew 12:35

A good person produces good things from his storeroom of good, and an evil person produces evil things from his storeroom of evil.

Proverbs 31:26

Her mouth speaks wisdom, and loving instruction  is on her tongue.

Proverbs 26:9

A proverb in the mouth of a fool is like a stick with thorns, brandished by   the hand of a drunkard.

Proverbs 19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 15:23

A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word #– #how good that is!

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 10:10

A sly wink of the eye  causes grief, and foolish lips will be destroyed.

Proverbs 10:8

A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed.

Job 16:5

Instead, I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation from my lips would bring relief.

2 Samuel 1:16

For David had said to the Amalekite, ‘Your blood is on your own head  because your own mouth testified against you by saying, “I killed the Lord’s anointed.” ’

Ecclesiastes 4:5

The fool folds his arms and consumes his own flesh.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

The sayings of the wise are like cattle prods,  and those from masters of collections are like firmly embedded nails.  The sayings are given by one Shepherd.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Do not let your mouth bring guilt on you,  and do not say in the presence of the messenger that it was a mistake.  Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?