Matthew 12:35 Cross References
Matthew 12:35
35: A good person produces good words from a good heart, and an evil person produces evil words from an evil heart.
Colossians 4:6
- Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.
Proverbs 15:28
- The godly think before speaking; the wicked spout evil words.
Proverbs 25:11
- Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.
- Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.
Proverbs 15:4
- Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 10:20
- The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
- The godly give good advice, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
Matthew 12:34
- You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.
Proverbs 16:21
- The wise are known for their understanding, and instruction is appreciated if it's well presented.
- Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
- From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
Colossians 3:16
- Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
Ephesians 4:29
- Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Matthew 13:52
- Then he added, "Every teacher of religious law who has become a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a person who brings out of the storehouse the new teachings as well as the old."
Proverbs 15:23
- Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Psalms 37:30
- The godly offer good counsel; they know what is right from wrong.
- They fill their hearts with God's law, so they will never slip from his path.
Proverbs 12:6
- The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives.
Proverbs 12:17
- An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
- Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
- Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed.