The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

He subdued nations beneath us and countries under our feet.

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

You plot against your brother; you slander your own brother.

You love evil more than good, lies more than speaking the truth. (Selah)

The wicked turn aside from birth; liars go astray as soon as they are born.

which my lips uttered and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

Do not be so certain you have won! Do not speak with your head held so high!

You held my eyelids open; I was troubled and could not speak.

They insulted God, saying, “Is God really able to give us food in the wilderness?

They spew out threats and speak defiantly; all the evildoers boast.

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I will say, “May there be peace in you!”

They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see,

who speak lies, and make false promises.

Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.