Matthew 12:35

New Living Translation

A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.

Cross References

Job 8:10

But those who came before us will teach you. They will teach you the wisdom of old.

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.

Proverbs 15:23

Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.

Proverbs 15:4

Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Matthew 12:34

You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.

Matthew 13:52

Then he added, “Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old.”

Matthew 7:17

A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.

Luke 6:45

A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

Colossians 4:6

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.