Bible Verses about 'Speak'

Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the… Proverbs 31:8

Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, For the rights of all the unfortunate. speaking weakness
As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit descended upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. Acts 11:15	And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. pentecost Holy Spirit

Remember this, my beloved brethren: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to anger. James 1:19	You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. speaking listening anger
Speak out and pronounce righteous judgments; defend the rights of the wretched and the poor. Proverbs 31:9	Open your mouth, judge righteously, And defend the rights of the poor and needy. righteousness speaking giving
If in speaking I use human tongues and angelic as well, but do not have love, I am nothing more than a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1	If I speak with the tongues of mankind and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. love speaking angels
When they arrest you and bring you to trial, do not be concerned beforehand about what you are to say. Simply say whatever is given to you when that time comes, for it will not be you who speak but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11	And when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you at that time; for you are not the ones speaking, but it is the Holy Spirit. speaking Spirit worrying
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which separated and came to rest on each one of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, as the Spirit enabled them to do so. Acts 2:3-4	And tongues that looked like fire appeared to them, distributing themselves, and a tongue rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out. speaking Spirit pentecost
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to render an account for every careless word they utter. Matthew 12:36	But I tell you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. speaking judgment
Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather seek to expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of what deeds people do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12	Do not participate in the useless deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. sin speaking idols
I do not say this because I have been in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11	Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. trust dependence contentment
Therefore say to them, “Thus says the Lord God: The fulfillment of my words will not be delayed any longer. What I have said will be done now. This is the word of the Lord God.” Ezekiel 12:28	“Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the Lord God says: “None of My words will be delayed any longer. Whatever word I speak will be performed,” ’ ” declares the Lord God. Word of God reliability obedience
As for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. Titus 2:1	But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. speaking evangelism learning
God is not human, that he should lie, or the son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act, does he promise and then not fulfill it? Numbers 23:19	God is not a man, that He would lie, Nor a son of man, that He would change His mind; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? God reliability promises
For the carved images of the nations are powerless; they are nothing more than wood cut from a forest, fashioned with a knife by craftsmen and embellished with silver and gold. Then they are fastened with hammers and nails to prevent them from toppling. Like scarecrows in a cucumber field they are unable to speak, and they must be carried from place to place since they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they can do no harm, nor do they have any power to do good. Jeremiah 10:3-5	For the customs of the peoples are futile; For it is wood cut from the forest, The work of the hands of a craftsman with a cutting tool. They decorate the idol with silver and gold; They fasten it with nails and hammers So that it will not totter. They are like a scarecrow in a cucumber field, And they cannot speak; They must be carried, Because they cannot walk! Do not fear them, For they can do no harm, Nor can they do any good. idols fear
Your kindness is a greater joy than life itself; thus my lips will speak your praise. I will bless you all my life; with uplifted hands I will call on your name. Psalm 63:4-5	Because Your favor is better than life, My lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. love life worship
Come to your senses and sin no more. For some of you have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:34	Sober up morally and stop sinning, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. righteousness sin conversion
Brethren, I exhort you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to be in full agreement with one another and not permit any divisions to arise among you. Be perfectly united in mind and purpose. 1 Corinthians 1:10	Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment. community family transformation
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise will be continually on my lips. Psalm 34:2	I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. worship blessing speaking
Then Peter addressed them: “I now understand how true it is that God has no favorites, but that in every nation all those who fear God and do what is right are acceptable to him.” Acts 10:34-35	Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the one who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him.” obedience righteousness evangelism
You might say to yourself, “How can we know that the Lord did not speak the message?” If what the prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord is not true and it does not happen, then the message was not proclaimed by the Lord. The prophet has spoken presumptuously, you should not fear him. Deuteronomy 18:21-22	And if you say in your heart, ‘How will we recognize the word which the Lord has not spoken?’ When the prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, and the thing does not happen or come true, that is the thing which the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you are not to be afraid of him. prophecy truth speaking
When they had finished their prayer, the place where they were gathered together shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and proclaimed the word of God fearlessly. Acts 4:31	And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. pentecost Holy Spirit prayer
The one who leads a blameless life and does what is right, who speaks the truth from the heart and does not slander anyone, who does not harm a friend and does not scorn a neighbor. Psalm 15:2-3	One who walks with integrity, practices righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue, Nor do evil to his neighbor, Nor bring shame on his friend. truth blameless gossip
He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. Proverbs 13:3	One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. speaking wisdom life
The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. truth righteousness speaking
Rather, professing truth and love, we will in all things grow into him who is the head, Christ. Ephesians 4:15	But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ. love truth Jesus

The heavens proclaim the glory of God; the firmament shows forth the work of his hands. One day imparts that message to the next, and night conveys that knowledge to night.

The heavens tell of the glory of God; And their expanse declares the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge.