My mouth will speak wise sayings, the insights I have carefully considered.
My words are straight from the heart, and I sincerely speak the knowledge that is on my lips.
If not, you listen to me. Keep quiet, and I’ll teach you wisdom.”
May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I will find joy in the Lord.
Your word is a doorway that lets in light, and it helps gullible people understand.
May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my defender.
The mouth of the righteous person reflects on wisdom. His tongue speaks what is fair.
Know that the Lord singles out godly people for himself. The Lord hears me when I call to him.
My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.
Open your ears, and hear the words of wise people, and set your mind on the knowledge I give you.
Good people do the good things that are in them. But evil people do the evil things that are in them.
Let my teachings come down like raindrops. Let my words drip like dew, like gentle rain on grass, like showers on green plants.