Psalms 25:6 Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. 7. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O Lord! (NRSV)
Psalms 25:8 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. 9. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. (NRSV)
Psalms 25:12 Who are they that fear the Lord? He will teach them the way that they should choose. 13. They will abide in prosperity, and their children shall possess the land. (NRSV)
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.