Proverbs 15:23
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
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Proverbs 15:23
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
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Genesis 41:37
The thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
Acts 6:5
These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch,
Acts 15:22
Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
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Exodus 10:12
Yahweh said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up on the land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land, even all that the hail has left.”
Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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 10:31
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
Proverbs 10:32
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
Proverbs 26:3
A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
Matthew 12:28
But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come upon you.
Matthew 13:54
Coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works?
Luke 4:22
All testified about him and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
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Exodus 18:17
Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good.
Exodus 18:18
You will surely wear away, both you, and this people that is with you; for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to perform it yourself alone.
Exodus 18:19
Listen now to my voice. I will give you counsel, and God be with you. You represent the people before God, and bring the causes to God.
Exodus 18:20
You shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and shall show them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.
Exodus 18:21
Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men which fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.
Exodus 18:22
Let them judge the people at all times. It shall be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge themselves. So shall it be easier for you, and they shall share the load with you.
Exodus 18:23
If you will do this thing, and God commands you so, then you will be able to endure, and all these people also will go to their place in peace.”
Exodus 18:24
So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.
1 Samuel 23:16
Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David into the woods, and strengthened his hand in God.
1 Samuel 23:17
He said to him, “Don’t be afraid, for the hand of Saul my father won’t find you; and you will be king over Israel, and I will be next to you; and Saul my father knows that also.”
Acts 28:15
From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
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Deuteronomy 32:2
My doctrine will drop as the rain. My speech will condense as the dew, as the misty rain on the tender grass, as the showers on the herb.
Proverbs 12:6
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:14
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
Proverbs 15:4
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 22:17
Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
Proverbs 22:18
For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
Proverbs 23:16
Yes, my heart will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
Song of Solomon 4:11
Your lips, my bride, drip like the honeycomb. Honey and milk are under your tongue. The smell of your garments is like the smell of Lebanon.
Song of Solomon 7:9
Your mouth is like the best wine, that goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding through the lips of those who are asleep. Beloved
Matthew 13:52
He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things.”
Ephesians 5:19
speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.
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1 Samuel 25:32
David said to Abigail, “Blessed is Yahweh, the God of Israel, who sent you today to meet me!
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1 Samuel 25:33
Blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you, who have kept me today from blood guiltiness, and from avenging myself with my own hand.
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2 Kings 5:26
He said to him, “Didn’t my heart go with you when the man turned from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and olive groves and vineyards, and sheep and cattle, and male servants and female servants?
2 Chronicles 33:12
When he was in distress, he begged Yahweh his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.
Ecclesiastes 3:17
I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”
Ecclesiastes 7:14
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.
Ecclesiastes 8:6
For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.
Matthew 16:3
In the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you can’t discern the signs of the times!
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Ezra 10:2
Shecaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered Ezra, “We have trespassed against our God, and have married foreign women of the peoples of the land. Yet now there is hope for Israel concerning this thing.
Ezra 10:3
Now therefore let’s make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives and those who are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the commandment of our God. Let it be done according to the law.
Ezra 10:4
Arise, for the matter belongs to you and we are with you. Be courageous, and do it.”
Ezra 10:5
Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore.
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Psalms 40:8
I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart.”
Psalms 40:9
I have proclaimed glad news of righteousness in the great assembly. Behold, I will not seal my lips, Yahweh, you know.
Psalms 40:10
I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart. I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not concealed your loving kindness and your truth from the great assembly.
Psalms 71:15
My mouth will tell about your righteousness, and of your salvation all day, though I don’t know its full measure.
Psalms 71:16
I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Yahweh. I will make mention of your righteousness, even of yours alone.
Psalms 71:17
God, you have taught me from my youth. Until now, I have declared your wondrous works.
Psalms 71:18
Yes, even when I am old and gray-haired, God, don’t forsake me, until I have declared your strength to the next generation, your might to everyone who is to come.
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Nehemiah 2:1
In the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, I picked up the wine, and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad before in his presence.
Nehemiah 2:2
The king said to me, “Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This is nothing else but sorrow of heart.” Then I was very much afraid.
Psalms 38:6
I am in pain and bowed down greatly. I go mourning all day long.
Psalms 42:11
Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him, the saving help of my countenance, and my God.
Proverbs 14:10
The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
Proverbs 15:13
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 18:14
A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness, but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
Mark 14:33
He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.
Mark 14:34
He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.”
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Proverbs 1:5
that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel;
Proverbs 8:1
Doesn’t wisdom cry out? Doesn’t understanding raise her voice?
Proverbs 8:5
You simple, understand prudence! You fools, be of an understanding heart!
Proverbs 9:9
Instruct a wise person, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.
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Job 28:12
“But where will wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?
Job 28:13
Man doesn’t know its price, and it isn’t found in the land of the living.
Job 28:14
The deep says, ‘It isn’t in me.’ The sea says, ‘It isn’t with me.’
Job 28:15
It can’t be gotten for gold, neither will silver be weighed for its price.
Job 28:16
It can’t be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
Job 28:17
Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither will it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
Job 28:18
No mention will be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Job 28:19
The topaz of Ethiopia will not equal it. It won’t be valued with pure gold.
Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Ecclesiastes 12:9
Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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Proverbs 12:17
He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
Proverbs 12:19
Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
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Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:28
In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
Ecclesiastes 10:13
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
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Proverbs 15:20
A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish man despises his mother.
Proverbs 15:21
Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.
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Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
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Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
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Proverbs 15:10
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
Proverbs 18:22
Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.
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Psalms 27:8
When you said, “Seek my face,” my heart said to you, “I will seek your face, Yahweh.”
Psalms 119:59
I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.
Psalms 119:60
I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments.
Proverbs 27:17
Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend’s countenance.
Song of Solomon 3:1
By night on my bed, I sought him whom my soul loves. I sought him, but I didn’t find him.
Song of Solomon 3:2
I will get up now, and go about the city; in the streets and in the squares I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him, but I didn’t find him.
Song of Solomon 3:3
The watchmen who go about the city found me; “Have you seen him whom my soul loves?”
Song of Solomon 3:4
I had scarcely passed from them, when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him, and would not let him go, until I had brought him into my mother’s house, into the room of her who conceived me.
John 11:29
When she heard this, she arose quickly and went to him.
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Isaiah 57:15
For the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, says: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Isaiah 57:16
For I will not contend forever, neither will I always be angry; for the spirit would faint before me, and the souls whom I have made.
Isaiah 57:17
I was angry because of the iniquity of his covetousness and struck him. I hid myself and was angry; and he went on backsliding in the way of his heart.
Isaiah 57:18
I have seen his ways, and will heal him. I will lead him also, and restore comforts to him and to his mourners.
Isaiah 57:19
I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is far off and to him who is near,” says Yahweh; “and I will heal them.”
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Micah 3:7
The seers shall be disappointed, and the diviners confounded. Yes, they shall all cover their lips, for there is no answer from God.”
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Mark 12:28
One of the scribes came and heard them questioning together, and knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the greatest of all?”
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John 4:39
From that city many of the Samaritans believed in him because of the word of the woman, who testified, “He told me everything that I have done.”
John 4:40
So when the Samaritans came to him, they begged him to stay with them. He stayed there two days.
John 4:41
Many more believed because of his word.
John 4:42
They said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.”
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John 20:19
When therefore it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were locked where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the middle and said to them, “Peace be to you.”
John 20:20
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord.
John 20:21
Jesus therefore said to them again, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”
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Zechariah 8:21
The inhabitants of one will go to another, saying, ‘Let’s go speedily to entreat the favor of Yahweh, and to seek Yahweh of Armies. I will go also.’
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Luke 12:42
The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
John 1:37
The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
John 1:43
On the next day, he was determined to go out into Galilee, and he found Philip. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.”
John 7:38
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water.”
Romans 10:14
How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher?
Romans 10:15
And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!”
Romans 10:17
So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
1 Timothy 1:15
The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” He who hears, let him say, “Come!” He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely.
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Zechariah 1:13
Yahweh answered the angel who talked with me with kind and comforting words.
2 Corinthians 2:4
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not that you should be made to grieve, but that you might know the love that I have so abundantly for you.
2 Corinthians 2:5
But if any has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow not to me, but in part (that I not press too heavily) to you all.
2 Corinthians 2:6
This punishment which was inflicted by the many is sufficient for such a one;
2 Corinthians 2:7
so that, on the contrary, you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.
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Psalms 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.
Matthew 12:34
You offspring of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
Matthew 12:36
I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
Matthew 12:37
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Luke 6:45
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.
Ephesians 5:3
But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;
Ephesians 5:4
nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate, but rather giving of thanks.
Colossians 3:6
For these things’ sake the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
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