Bible Verses about 'Speech'

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• Fine words are not becoming to a fool,
  and much less are false words to a noble.
  Proverbs 17:7wisdomlyingspeaking
• The fear of the Lord implies hatred of evil;
  I hate pride and arrogance,
  evil ways and perverse speech.
  Proverbs 8:13aweprideevil
• Dear children,
  let us love not in word or speech
  but in deed and truth.
  1 John 3:18honestytruthspeaking
• 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.
  Colossians 4:5-6gentlenesswisdomspeaking
• Let my teaching fall down like rain,
  and my words descend like the dew.
  Like rain upon the sprouts,
  and like showers upon the grass.
  Deuteronomy 32:2Word of Godlearning
• Turn away from the mouth that deceives
  and keep your distance from lips that mislead.
  Proverbs 4:24speakingtruthlying
• Let no one regard you with contempt because of your youth, but serve as an example to the believers in your speech and conduct, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
  1 Timothy 4:12faithlovelife
• 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.
  Psalm 19:2-3worshipheaven
• 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.
  James 3:2blamelessspeakingbody
• For:
  “If anyone wishes to love life
  and to experience good days,
  he must restrain his tongue from evil
  and his lips from deceitful speech.
  He must turn away from evil and do good,
  seek peace and pursue it.”
  1 Peter 3:10-11lovepeacelife
• Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent,
  but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent.
  Proverbs 10:19sinspeaking
• Let no foul word ever pass your lips. Say only what is useful for edification, so that your words may benefit your listeners.
  Ephesians 4:29speakinggossipgoodness
• Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves,
  and defend the rights of the destitute.
  Proverbs 31:8speakingweakness