Proverbs 15:2-4, 7, 23 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. The soothing tongue is a tree of life, The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! | New International Version (NIV)