Proverbs 15:7

God's Word

The lips of wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not.

Cross References

Psalm 119:13

With my lips I have repeated every regulation that ⌞comes⌟ from your mouth.

Psalm 37:30

The mouth of the righteous person reflects on wisdom. His tongue speaks what is fair.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever.

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 15:6

Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person, but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.

Proverbs 15:8

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him.

Proverbs 16:23

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

Proverbs 5:2

so that you may act with foresight and speak with insight.

Ecclesiastes 10:2

A wise person’s heart leads the right way. The heart of a fool leads the wrong way.

Song of Solomon 4:11

Your lips drip honey, my bride. Honey and milk are under your tongue. The fragrance of your clothing is like the fragrance of Lebanon.

Matthew 10:27

Tell in the daylight what I say to you in the dark. Shout from the housetops what you hear whispered.

Matthew 12:34

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

Mark 16:15

Then Jesus said to them, “So wherever you go in the world, tell everyone the Good News.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t say anything that would hurt ⌞another person⌟. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.

2 Timothy 2:2

You’ve heard my message, and it’s been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others.

James 3:6

The tongue is that kind of flame. It is a world of evil among the parts of our bodies, and it completely contaminates our bodies. The tongue sets our lives on fire, and is itself set on fire from hell.