Proverbs 4:24

“Put away from thee a froward mouth, etc.] A mouth speaking froward and perverse things; things contrary to right reason, to the law of God, and Gospel of Christ; blasphemies against God or men; every thing that is untrue, unchaste, unjust, foolish, and filthy; all swearing, lying, and everything that is repugnant to truth and justice. Some understand it of men that are liars, blasphemers, and froward persons, who are to be shunned and avoided, and to be debarred the houses and society of good men; and perverse lips put far from thee; do not make use of them thyself, nor keep company with men of such a character. Much the same thing is meant as before.”

“a froward mouth--that is, a mouth, or words of ill nature. The Hebrew word differs from that used (Pro 2:15; Pro 3:32). perverse--or, "quarreling." lips--or, "words."”

“Speech turned from its true purpose, the wandering eye that leads on to evil, action hasty and inconsiderate, are the natural results where we do not “above all keeping keep our heart” Proverbs 4:23. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Mouth - All sorts of sinful words. Proverbs 4:25”

“4:24 Because a person’s words originate in the heart, Proverbs teaches extensively about speech. One of the most basic lessons is to avoid perverse or corrupt speech, later defined as lies, slander, gossip, and rumor (6:12; 17:4; 18:8).”

“Put: Job 11:14; Eze 18:31; Eph 4:25-31; Col 3:8; Jam 1:21, Jam 1:26; Pe1 2:1 a: etc. Heb. frowardness of mouth, and perverseness of lips, Pro 8:8, Pro 8:13, Pro 17:20; Ti1 6:5 Proverbs 4:25”