Genesis 18:19

18:19 I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him.”

Proverbs 10:21

10:21 The teaching of the righteous feeds many,

but fools die for lack of wisdom.

Proverbs 15:7

15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,

but not so the heart of fools.

Proverbs 16:21

16:21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning,

and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Isaiah 50:4

The Servant Perseveres

50:4 The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman,

so that I know how to help the weary.

He wakes me up every morning;

he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.

Ephesians 4:29

4:29 You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Colossians 4:6

4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.