Psalms 37:30
The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom : and his tongue shall speak judgment.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
In Context
29But the just shall inherit the land, and shall dwell therein for evermore.
31The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.
Cross References
Psalms 71:15My mouth shall shew forth thy justice; thy salvation all the day long. Because I have not knows learning,
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.
Proverbs 10:31The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom: the tongue of the perverse shall perish.
Proverbs 25:11To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.
Matthew 12:35A good man out of a good treasure bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of an evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
Colossians 4:6Let your speech be always in grace seasoned with salt: that you may know how you ought to answer every man.
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 →