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.

Incline your ear to the words of wise men; hear also my word, and apply your heart,

that you may know that they are good, and if you take them to heart, they shall also gladden you on your lips;

The mouth of the righteous will meditate wisdom, and his tongue will speak of judgment.

The law of his God is in his heart; and his steps shall not slide.

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.

Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

A good man out of his good treasure brings forth good things, and an evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil things.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.