Proverbs 10:31
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
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- Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.
- Proverbs 10:13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
- Proverbs 10:20–21 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.