GENERAL
5:1-2 My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding; That you may observe discretion And your lips may reserve knowledge.
15:26 Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, But pleasant words are pure.
16:1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
16:23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
10:13 On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
10:20 The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.
10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.
10:31 The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
10:32 The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.
15:2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.
16:13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
18:23 The poor man utters supplications, but the rich man answers roughly.
20:15 There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
24:26 He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.
27:5-6 Better is open rebuke Than love that is concealed. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
31:26 She (an excellent wife) opens her mouth in wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.(italics mine)
3:28 Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it," When you have it with you.
6:1-4 My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor, Have given a pledge for a stranger, If you have been snared with the words of your mouth, Have been caught with the words of your mouth, Do this then, my son, and deliver yourself; Since you have come into the hand of your neighbor, Go, humble yourself, and importune your neighbor. Give no sleep to your eyes, Nor slumber to your eyelids;
12:25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
17:10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
17:14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.
20:25 It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry.
23:9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
25:8 Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?
25:9-10 Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away.
25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances.
26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him.
26:5 Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes.
26:20 For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down.
25:15 By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
26:24-26 He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he lays up deceit in his heart. When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart. Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.
27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.
27:9 Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend.
27:14 He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, It will be reckoned a curse to him
28:23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue.
29:9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
29:19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.
30:10 Do not slander a slave to his master, Or he will curse you and you will be found guilty.
16:27 A worthless man digs up evil, while his words are like scorching fire.
17:4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
18:8 (26:22) The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.
24:1-2 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.
26:23 Like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross Are burning lips and a wicked heart.
6:16-19 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.
12:17 He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
12:19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
14:25 A truthful witness saves lives, But he who utters lies is treacherous.
17:7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.
19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will not escape.
21:6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.
21:28 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.
24:28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, And do not deceive with your lips.
25:18 Like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
26:28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin.
20:19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
16:28 A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
29:5 A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
6:12 A worthless person, a wicked man, Is the one who walks with a perverse mouth,
15:4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit.
17:20 He who has a crooked mind finds no good, And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
19:1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool.
19:28 A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
10:8 The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
10:10 He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.
10:19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise
11:12 He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
11:13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
12:16 A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
12:23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
13:3 The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
17:27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
17:28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, But only in revealing his own mind.
18:13 He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.
29:11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back.
29:20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
5:3-4 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey And smoother than oil is her speech; But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.
10:14 Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
11: 9 With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
11:11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
12:13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
12:14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him
13:2 From the fruit of a man’s mouth he enjoys good, But the desire of the treacherous is violence.
14:3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back, But the lips of the wise will protect them.
14:23 In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.
15:23 A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
17:5 He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
18:6 A fool’s lips bring strife, And his mouth calls for blows.
18:7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul
18:20 With the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.
20:20 He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.
21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles
22:14 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; He who is cursed of the LORD will fall into it.
22:17-18 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge; For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, That they may be ready on your lips.
22:11 He who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.
24:24-25 He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him; But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
25:12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
25:13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
25:23 The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
25:25 Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land.
26:7 Like the legs which are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
26:9 Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
31:8 Open your mouth for the mute, For the rights of all the unfortunate.
31:9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the afflicted and needy.
30:5-6 Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Do not add to His words Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar.
