Psalms 37:30
The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
In Context
29The upright will have the earth for their heritage, and will go on living there for ever.
31The law of his God is in his heart; he will never make a false step.
Cross References
Psalms 71:15My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
Proverbs 10:31The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off.
Proverbs 25:11A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.
Matthew 12:35The good man out of his good store gives good things; and the evil man out of his evil store gives evil things.
Colossians 4:6Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.
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 →