A bad man will by no means obey counsel, neither will he say anything seasonable, or of good report.

The hearts of the righteous meditate faithfulness, but the mouth of the ungodly answers evil things. [ 15:28A] The ways of righteous men are acceptable with the Lord, and through them even enemies become friends.

An understanding man is a throne of wisdom, but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.

Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but the fool displays his own mischief.

The heart of the wise will discern the [things which proceed] from his own mouth, and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so [is it] to speak a wise word.

In an earring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.

For the end, for alternate [strains] by the sons of Korah; for instruction, A song concerning the beloved. My heart has uttered a good matter; I declare my works to the king; my tongue is the pen of a quick writer.

The words of a wise mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool will swallow him up.

The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, and the end of his talk mischievous madness.

The Lord, [even] God, gives me the tongue of instruction, to know when it is fit to speak a word; He has appointed for me early, He has given me an ear to hear;

Behold, they shall utter a voice with their mouth, and a sword is in their lips; for who, [they say], has heard?