Proverbs 10:31

New King James Version

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut out.

Cross References

Psalm 12:4

Who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail; Our lips are our own; Who is lord over us?”

Psalm 31:18

Let the lying lips be put to silence, Which speak insolent things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

Psalm 37:30

The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice.

Psalm 63:11

But the king shall rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him shall glory; But the mouth of those who speak lies shall be stopped.

Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.

Proverbs 17:20

He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.

Proverbs 31:26

She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.