Leave the presence of a foolish person, or you will not understand wise counsel.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

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

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts!

A prayer of David. Lord, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!

May lying lips be silenced – lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!

I have told the great assembly about your justice. Look! I spare no words! O Lord, you know this is true.

May your mouth be like the best wine, flowing smoothly for my beloved, gliding gently over our lips as we sleep together.

their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

But I have not pestered you to bring disaster. I have not desired the time of irreparable devastation. You know that. You are fully aware of every word that I have spoken.

I listened and my stomach churned; the sound made my lips quiver. My frame went limp, as if my bones were decaying, and I shook as I tried to walk. I long for the day of distress to come upon the people who attack us.

For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge of sacred things, and people should seek instruction from him because he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all.

Then one who appeared to be a human being was touching my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak, saying to the one who was standing before me, “Sir, due to the vision, anxiety has gripped me and I have no strength.