Psalm 37:30
“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 37Meaning
The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom and the tongue speaks justice; wise speech includes truth, proportion, listening, and accountability rather than religious censorship.
Do good, speak wisdom, wait for the LORD
Verses 27–34 connect lasting hope with turning from evil, doing good, justice, wise speech, instruction in the heart, and patient waiting for God.
Read carefully
The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom and the tongue speaks justice; wise speech includes truth, proportion, listening, and accountability rather than religious censorship.
Reflection
The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom and the tongue speaks justice; wise speech includes truth, proportion, listening, and accountability rather than religious censorship.