The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Cross References 1 Peter 3:15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope you possess. But respond with gentleness and respect, Psalm 59:7 See what they spew from their mouths--sharp words from their lips: "For who can hear us?" Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Chapter Outline 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathJump to Previous Answers Evil Evil-Doer Gives Gushes Heart Mind Mouth Ponders Poureth Pours Righteous Stream Studieth Thought Upright Uttereth Weighs WickedJump to Next Answers Evil Evil-Doer Gives Gushes Heart Mind Mouth Ponders Poureth Pours Righteous Stream Studieth Thought Upright Uttereth Weighs Wicked |
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