The heart is the fountain, the words are the streams. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks, as the streams are the overflowings of the springs. A wicked heart is said to send forth wickedness, as a fountain casts forth her waters. A troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring, sends forth muddy and unpleasant streams.
Evil words are the natural, genuine product of an evil heart. Nothing but the salt of Grace, cast into the spring will heal the waters, season the speech, and purify the corrupt communication.
(Matthew Henry)
All I can say is pass the salt and quick!
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