Psalms 37:30
The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh justice.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 therein for ever.
31The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps slide.
Cross References
Psalms 71:15My mouth shall tell of Thy righteousness, and of Thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Proverbs 10:31The mouth of the righteous buddeth with wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut off.
Proverbs 25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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 →