Proverbs 10:11

New Century Version

The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

Cross References

Psalm 107:42

Good people see this and are happy, but the wicked say nothing.

Proverbs 10:32

Good people know the right thing to say, but evil people only tell lies.

Proverbs 10:6

Good people will have rich blessings, but the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.

Proverbs 13:14

The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.

Proverbs 15:4

As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life, but dishonest words crush the spirit.

Proverbs 15:7

Wise people use their words to spread knowledge, but there is no knowledge in the thoughts of fools.

Proverbs 18:4

Spoken words can be like deep water, but wisdom is like a flowing stream.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold and plenty of rubies, but only a few people speak with knowledge.

Ephesians 4:29

When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you.