Proverbs 15:7

New International Reader's Version

The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.

Cross References

Psalm 119:13

With my lips I talk about all the decisions you have made.

Psalm 37:30

The mouths of those who do what is right speak words of wisdom. They say what is honest.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most excellent of men. Your lips have been given the ability to speak gracious words. God has blessed you forever.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people use knowledge well. But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.

Proverbs 15:6

The houses of those who do what is right hold great wealth. But those who do what is wrong earn only ruin.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people. But the prayers of honest people please him.

Proverbs 16:23

The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more.

Proverbs 5:2

Then you will continue to have good sense. Your lips will keep on speaking words of knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 10:2

The hearts of wise people lead them on the right path. But the hearts of foolish people take them down the wrong path.

Song of Solomon 4:11

Your lips are as sweet as honey, my bride. Milk and honey are under your tongue. Your clothes smell like the cedar trees in Lebanon.

Matthew 10:27

What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight. What is whispered in your ear, shout from the rooftops.

Matthew 12:34

You nest of poisonous snakes! How can you who are evil say anything good? Your mouths say everything that is in your hearts.

Mark 16:15

He said to them, “Go into all the world. Preach the good news to everyone.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t let any evil talk come out of your mouths. Say only what will help to build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who listen.

2 Timothy 2:2

You have heard me teach in front of many witnesses. Pass on to people you can trust the things you’ve heard me say. Then they will be able to teach others also.

James 3:6

The tongue is also a fire. The tongue is the most evil part of the body. It makes the whole body impure. It sets a person’s whole way of life on fire. And the tongue itself is set on fire by hell.