6 Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right. 7 For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.
Proverbs 8:6–8
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Job 27:3–5
3 as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils, 4 my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. 5 I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.
Job 33:2–4
2 Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. 3 My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know. 4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Psalms 37:29–31
29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. 30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.
Psalms 119:171–173
171 My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes. 172 My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous. 173 May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.
Proverbs 10:31–32
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
Job 36:3–5
3 I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker. 4 For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you. 5 Indeed, God is mighty, but He despises no one; He is mighty in strength of understanding.
Proverbs 16:12–14
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved. 14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Sirach 34:7–9
7 For dreams have led many astray. They have failed by putting their hope in them. (WEB) 8 Without lying the law will be fulfilled. Wisdom is complete in a faithful mouth. (WEB) 9 A well-instructed man knows many things. He who has much experience will declare understanding. (WEB)
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