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	Then keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. speaking evil truth
But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. Ephesians 4:15	Rather, professing truth and love, we will in all things grow into him who is the head, Christ. love truth Jesus

For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. James 3:2	For all of us fall short in many ways. Anyone who never makes a mistake in speech has reached perfection and is able to control every part of his body. blameless speaking body
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21	The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. speaking blessing self-control
The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. Luke 6:45	A good man produces good from the store of goodness in his heart, whereas an evil man produces evil from the store of evil within him. For the mouth speaks from the abundance of the heart. sin speaking blessing
Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29	Let no foul word ever pass your lips. Say only what is useful for edification, so that your words may benefit your listeners. speaking gossip goodness
Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide their lips come to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. speaking wisdom life
Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9	Do not repay evil with evil or abuse with abuse. On the contrary, repay with a blessing. This is what you were called to do, so that you might inherit a blessing. speaking blessing calling
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. speaking Spirit lying
When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Matthew 6:7	When you pray do not go on babbling endlessly as the pagans do, for they believe that they are more likely to be heard because of their many words. speaking prayer thoughts
I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter. Matthew 12:36	I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to render an account for every careless word they utter. speaking judgment
Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. speaking wisdom mind
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech. Proverbs 10:19	Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. sin speaking
You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19	Remember this, my beloved brethren: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to anger. speaking listening anger
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. speaking weakness
To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is! Proverbs 15:23	A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. speaking joy
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. speaking gentleness anger
Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 1 John 3:18	Dear children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. honesty truth speaking
Words spoken by the wise bring them favor, but the lips of fools consume them. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. speaking wisdom
A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. Proverbs 11:13	One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. reliability speaking gossip
While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” Matthew 17:5	While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud cast a shadow over them. Then a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.” God joy Jesus
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. James 3:10	Out of the same mouth flow blessings and curses. This should not be so, my brethren. sin speaking worship
My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all day long. Psalm 71:8	My mouth is filled with your praises as I relate your glory all day long. speaking worship praise
If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. Matthew 18:15	If your brother wrongs you, go and take up the matter with him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. sin speaking listening
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops. Luke 12:3	Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops. sin speaking listening

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of your opportunity. Let your speech always be gracious and seasoned with wisdom, so that you will know how to respond properly to all.