Proverbs--Speech (Tongue/Mouth) KL Paulson Bro. R. Spurgeon 12/1995 Proverbs 1:6 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. [To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their riddles.] Proverbs 1:20 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: [Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets.] 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, [She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying.] Proverbs 2:3 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; [Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding.] Proverbs 2:6 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. [For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.] Proverbs 2:12 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; [To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh perverse things;] Proverbs 4:5 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. [Neither decline from the words of my mouth.] Proverbs 4:24 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. [Put away from thee a deceitful mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.] Proverbs 5:3???? 3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: [For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil.] Proverbs 5:7 7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. [Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.] Proverbs 5:13 13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! [And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor turned mine ear to them that instructed me.] Proverbs 6:2 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. [Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.] (Proverbs 6:12-13) 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. [A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a perverse mouth.] 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; [He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers.] Proverbs 6:16-17,19 16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him.] 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood. [A lying tongue.] 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. [A false witness that speaketh lies.] Proverbs 6:22 22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. [When thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.] Proverbs 6:24 24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. [To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of an adulteress.] Proverbs 7:21 21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. [With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.] Proverbs 7:24 24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. [Listen unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.] Proverbs 8:1 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? [Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?] Proverbs 8:4 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. [Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.] (Proverbs 8:6-8) 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. [Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.] 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. [For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.] 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. [All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing crooked or perverse in them.] Proverbs 8:13 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. [The fear of the LORD is to hate evil...the evil way, and the perverse mouth, do I hate.] Proverbs 10:6 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. [Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.] Proverbs 10:11 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. [The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.] Proverbs 10:14 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. [The mouth of the foolish is near destruction.] Proverbs 10:20 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. [The tongue of the just is as choice silver.] (Proverbs 10:31-32) 31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. [The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the perverse tongue shall be cut out.] 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. [The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh perversity.] Proverbs 11:9 9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. [An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour.] Proverbs 11:11 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. [By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.] Proverbs 12:6 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. [The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.] Proverbs 12:14 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him. [A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.] (Proverbs 12:17-19) 17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. [He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.] 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. [There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.] 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. [The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.] (Proverbs 13:2-3) 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. [A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth.] 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. [He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.] Proverbs 14:3 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. [In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.] Proverbs 14:23 23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury. [In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to poverty.] Proverbs 14:25 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. [A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.] Proverbs 15:2 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. [The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.] Proverbs 15:4 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. [A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.] Proverbs 15:14 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. [The mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.] Proverbs 15:23 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! [A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it.] Proverbs 15:28 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. [The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.] Proverbs 16:1 1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. [The answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.] Proverbs 16:10 10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. [A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.] Proverbs 16:13 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. [Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.] Proverbs 16:23 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. [The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.] Proverbs 17:4 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. [A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.] Proverbs 17:7 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. [Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.] Proverbs 17:20 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. [He that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.] Proverbs 18:4 4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. [The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters.] (Proverbs 18:6-7) 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. [A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.] 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. [A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.] (Proverbs 18:20-21) 20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. [A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.] 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. [Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.] Proverbs 19:5 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. [A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.] Proverbs 19:9 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. [A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.] Proverbs 19:28 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. [An ungodly witness mocks at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.] Proverbs 20:17 17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. [Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.] Proverbs 21:6 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. [The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.] Proverbs 21:23 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. [Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.] Proverbs 21:28 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. [A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.] Proverbs 22:14???? 14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. [The mouth of adulterous women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.] Proverbs 23:9 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. [Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.] Proverbs 23:16 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. [Yea, my inmost being shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.] Proverbs 24:2 2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. [For...their lips talk of mischief.] Proverbs 24:7 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. [Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.] Proverbs 25:15 15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. [A soft tongue breaketh the bone.] Proverbs 25:23 23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. [The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.] Proverbs 26:7 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools. [The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.] Proverbs 26:9 9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools. [As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.] Proverbs 26:25 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. [When he speaketh kindly, believe him not: for there are 7 abominations in his heart.] Proverbs 26:28 28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. [A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.] Proverbs 27:2 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. [Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.] Proverbs 27:14 14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. [He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.] Proverbs 28:23 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. [He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.] Proverbs 30:10 10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. [Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.] Proverbs 30:32 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. [If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.] (Proverbs 31:8-9) 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. [Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.] 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. [Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.] Proverbs 31:26 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. [She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.]