Proverbs 15:28

God's Word

The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.

Cross References

Psalm 59:7

See what pours out of their mouths— swords from their lips! ⌞They think,⌟ “Who will hear us?”

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:32

The lips of a righteous person announce good will, but the mouths of wicked people are devious.

Proverbs 13:16

Any sensible person acts with knowledge, but a fool displays stupidity.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

Proverbs 16:23

A wise person’s heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them.

Proverbs 29:20

Have you met a person who is quick to answer? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Don’t be in a hurry to talk. Don’t be eager to speak in the presence of God. Since God is in heaven and you are on earth, limit the number of your words.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Don’t let your mouth talk you into committing a sin. Don’t say in the presence of a ⌞temple⌟ messenger, “My promise was a mistake!” Why should God become angry at your excuse and destroy what you’ve accomplished?

Matthew 12:34

You poisonous snakes! How can you evil people say anything good? Your mouth says what comes from inside you.

1 Peter 3:15

But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence ⌞in God⌟ when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.

2 Peter 2:18

They arrogantly use nonsense to seduce people by appealing to their sexual desires, especially to sexual freedom. They seduce people who have just escaped from those who live in error.