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The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

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Your Words Reveal Your Heart

Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize that our speech is a reliable indicator of our inner spiritual state. Just as a doctor examines the tongue to diagnose physical health, our everyday conversation reveals what is truly in our hearts. Righteous speech, as John Calvin notes, flows from a heart where God's law resides.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 37:30

18th Century

Theologian

The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom – That is, it is a characteristic of the righteous to speak “wise things,” not to utter folly. Hi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 37:26–37

19th Century

Preacher

He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. For the LORD …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 37:30

16th Century

Theologian

The mouth of the righteous will speak wisdom. As it is customary for hypocrites to confidently use for their own advantage whatever the Sp…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 37:30

17th Century

Pastor

The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom
Or "meditates wisdom" F1 ; that is, utters the wisdom he has been meditati…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 37:21–33

17th Century

Minister

The Lord our God requires that we act justly and give everyone what they are owed. It is a great sin for those who are able to deny the payment of …