Proverbs 16:21-23

21The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech aincreases persuasiveness.
22Good sense is ba fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 cThe heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Proverbs 25:11-12

11 dA word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12Like ea gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover to fa listening ear.

Ephesians 4:29

29 gLet no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give hgrace to those who hear.

Colossians 3:16

16Let ithe word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, jsinging psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, kwith thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Colossians 4:6

6Let your speech always lbe gracious, mseasoned with salt, nso that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

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