Bible Verses about 'Speaking'

Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit. Psalm 34:13

Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit. Psalm 34:13	Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. speaking evil truth
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15	But, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ. love truth Jesus

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. speaking blessing self-control
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil person out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. Luke 6:45	A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. sin speaking blessing
Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29	Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. speaking gossip goodness
One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. speaking wisdom life
Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9	Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. speaking blessing calling
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. speaking Spirit lying
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to rein in the whole body as well. James 3:2	For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. blameless speaking body
And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Matthew 6:7	And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. speaking prayer thoughts
But I tell you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. Matthew 12:36	But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. speaking judgment
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. speaking wisdom mind
When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19	In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. sin speaking
You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. James 1:19	So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. speaking listening anger
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him!” Matthew 17:5	While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” God joy Jesus
Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, For the rights of all the unfortunate. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. speaking weakness
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! Proverbs 15:23	A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! speaking joy
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. Mark 13:11	But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. speaking Spirit worrying
A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. speaking gentleness anger
Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18	My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. honesty truth speaking
Words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. speaking wisdom
One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13	A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. reliability speaking gossip
From the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way. James 3:10	Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. sin speaking worship
My mouth is filled with Your praise And with Your glory all day long. Psalm 71:8	Let my mouth be filled with Your praise And with Your glory all the day. speaking worship praise
Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother. Matthew 18:15	Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. sin speaking listening

Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.

Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.