Proverbs 10:31
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
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- Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
- Proverbs 10:13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
- Proverbs 10:20–21 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.