Proverbs 13 and 14 contains several proverbs regarding speaking the truth. They also speak about the hazards of ill-gotten wealth. Proverbs uses the word clever to define a wise person who considers the cost of commitment before taking action. This may be a different understanding of being clever than we know. The opposite of a clever person is a simple person who does not think things through.

Colossians 4 encourages us to live a life filled with prayer. It also encourages us to conduct ourselves well and be gracious when we speak.