Verse 31

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 37:30 : 30 The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
  • Prov 10:13 : 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.
  • Prov 10:20-21 : 20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. 21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
  • Ps 31:18 : 18 O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I have called out to you. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them be silent in the grave.
  • Ps 63:11 : 11 They will be delivered over to the power of the sword; they will become the portion for jackals.
  • Ps 120:3-4 : 3 What will He give you, and what more will He do to you, deceitful tongue? 4 Sharp arrows of a warrior, along with burning coals of the broom tree.
  • Prov 10:11 : 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.