Psalms 37:30
The mouth of a righteous man talks of wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
In Context
29The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell in it forever.
31The law of his God is in his heart. None of his steps shall slide.
Cross References
Psalms 71:15My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, of thy salvation all the day, for I know not the numbers.
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of a righteous man is choice silver. The heart of the wicked is little worth.
Proverbs 10:31The mouth of a righteous man brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
Proverbs 25:11A word fitly spoken is apples of gold in a network of silver.
Matthew 12:35The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings forth evil things.
Colossians 4:6your speech always with grace seasoned with salt, to know how it is fitting for you to answer each one.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:22-34
Exhortations and Promises. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous showeth mercy, and giveth. 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26… Read the whole commentary →