My mouth will speak wise words. What I think about in my heart will give you understanding.
What I say comes from an honest heart. My lips speak only what I know is true.
But if you don’t have anything to say, listen to me. Be quiet so I can teach you how to be wise.”
May these thoughts of mine please him. I find my joy in the Lord.
When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.
Lord, may these words of my mouth please you. And may these thoughts of my heart please you also. You are my Rock and my Redeemer.
The mouths of those who do what is right speak words of wisdom. They say what is honest.
Remember that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself. The Lord hears me when I call out to him.
My heart is full of beautiful words as I say my poem for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
Pay attention and listen to the sayings of wise people. Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.
A good man says good things. These come from the good that is stored up inside him. An evil man says evil things. These come from the evil that is stored up inside him.
Let my teaching fall like rain. Let my words come down like dew. Let them be like raindrops on new grass. Let them be like rain on tender plants.