Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just. New Living Translation The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. English Standard Version The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. Berean Standard Bible The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. King James Bible The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. New King James Version The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice. New American Standard Bible The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice. NASB 1995 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice. NASB 1977 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice. Legacy Standard Bible The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice. Amplified Bible The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice and truth. Christian Standard Bible The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is just. Holman Christian Standard Bible The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is just. American Standard Version The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice. Contemporary English Version Words of wisdom come when good people speak for justice. English Revised Version The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, and his tongue speaketh judgment. GOD'S WORD® Translation The mouth of the righteous person reflects on wisdom. His tongue speaks what is fair. Good News Translation The words of good people are wise, and they are always fair. International Standard Version The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice. NET Bible The godly speak wise words and promote justice. New Heart English Bible The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice. Webster's Bible Translation The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. World English Bible The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, "" And his tongue speaks judgment. Young's Literal Translation The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And his tongue speaketh judgment. Smith's Literal Translation The mouth of the just one shall speak wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom : and his tongue shall speak judgment. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is right. New Revised Standard Version The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak justice. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The mouth of the righteous attends to wisdom and his tongue speaks judgment. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice. Brenton Septuagint Translation The mouth of the righteous will meditate wisdom, and his tongue will speak of judgment. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong…29The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. 30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. 31The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.… Cross References Proverbs 10:31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Matthew 12:34-35 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 18:4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook. Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. Ecclesiastes 10:12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Treasury of Scripture The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgment. Psalm 71:15,24 Deuteronomy 6:7-9 Proverbs 10:21,31 Jump to Previous Good Judgment Justice Mouth Righteous Righteousness Speaketh Speaks Talk Talketh Talks Tongue Uttereth Utters Wisdom WordsJump to Next Good Judgment Justice Mouth Righteous Righteousness Speaketh Speaks Talk Talketh Talks Tongue Uttereth Utters Wisdom WordsPsalm 37 1. David persuades to patience and confidence in God, 12. by the different estate of the godly and the wicked The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom This phrase emphasizes the importance of speech that aligns with God's truth. In biblical context, wisdom is often associated with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). The righteous man, therefore, is one who lives in reverence to God and reflects His character through wise speech. Wisdom in the Bible is not merely intellectual but practical, guiding one's actions and decisions. The righteous man's words are a reflection of his heart, which is aligned with God's will (Matthew 12:34). This aligns with the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, which frequently highlight the value of wise speech. and his tongue speaks justice Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 37, King David, is traditionally understood to have written this psalm. He was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart, known for his wisdom and justice. 2. The Righteous Man This refers to individuals who live in accordance with God's laws and principles, embodying wisdom and justice in their speech and actions. 3. Wisdom and Justice These are key themes in the psalm, representing the qualities that the righteous are expected to exhibit. Wisdom is the application of knowledge and understanding, while justice involves fairness and righteousness in dealings with others. Teaching Points The Power of WordsOur words have the power to build up or tear down. As believers, we are called to use our speech to impart wisdom and justice, reflecting the character of Christ. Cultivating Righteous Speech Righteous speech is a result of a heart aligned with God. Regular study of Scripture and prayer can help cultivate a heart that naturally speaks wisdom and justice. Wisdom and Justice in Action Speaking wisdom and justice is not just about words but also about actions. Our lives should be a testament to the wisdom and justice we profess. Guarding the Tongue The tongue can be a source of great good or harm. We must be vigilant in guarding our speech, ensuring it aligns with God's truth and righteousness. Reflecting Christ in Our Speech As followers of Christ, our speech should reflect His character. This means speaking truth in love, offering encouragement, and standing for justice. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 37What defines a perverse mouth? How do we reconcile Psalm 37:4 with real-world evidence where even the most faithful often do not receive the desires of their hearts? How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives? In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished?Verse 30. - The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom. (On the essential union of wisdom with goodness, see the Proverbs, passim.) And his tongue talketh of judgment; i.e. utters only what is morally right, and,, in accordance with' truth and goodness. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." A good man out of the good treasure of his heart can only bring forth good things (Matthew 12:34, 35). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The mouthפִּֽי־ (pî-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the righteous man צַ֭דִּיק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous utters יֶהְגֶּ֣ה (yeh·geh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1897: To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse wisdom, חָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom and his tongue וּ֝לְשׁוֹנ֗וֹ (ū·lə·šō·w·nōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3956: The tongue speaks תְּדַבֵּ֥ר (tə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue justice. מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Links Psalm 37:30 NIVPsalm 37:30 NLT Psalm 37:30 ESV Psalm 37:30 NASB Psalm 37:30 KJV Psalm 37:30 BibleApps.com Psalm 37:30 Biblia Paralela Psalm 37:30 Chinese Bible Psalm 37:30 French Bible Psalm 37:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous talks (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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