Proverbs 15:28

New Century Version

Good people think before they answer, but the wicked simply pour out evil.

Cross References

Psalm 59:7

Notice what comes from their mouths. Insults come from their lips, because they say, “Who’s listening?”

Proverbs 10:19

If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 10:32

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

Proverbs 13:16

Every wise person acts with good sense, but fools show how foolish they are.

Proverbs 15:2

Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.

Proverbs 16:23

Wise people’s minds tell them what to say, and that helps them be better teachers.

Proverbs 29:11

Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs.

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see people who speak too quickly? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Think before you speak, and be careful about what you say to God. God is in heaven, and you are on the earth, so say only a few words to God.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Don’t let your words cause you to sin, and don’t say to the priest at the Temple, “I didn’t mean what I promised.” If you do, God will become angry with your words and will destroy everything you have worked for.

Matthew 12:34

You snakes! You are evil people, so how can you say anything good? The mouth speaks the things that are in the heart.

1 Peter 3:15

But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have,

2 Peter 2:18

They brag with words that mean nothing. By their evil desires they lead people into the trap of sin—people who are just beginning to escape from others who live in error.