Bible Verses about 'Speech'

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• Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
  even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
  Proverbs 17:7wisdomlyingspeaking
• Avoid all perverse talk;
  stay away from corrupt speech.
  Proverbs 4:24speakingtruthlying
• All who fear the Lord will hate evil.
  Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,
  corruption and perverse speech.
  Proverbs 8:13aweprideevil
• Let my teaching fall on you like rain;
  let my speech settle like dew.
  Let my words fall like rain on tender grass,
  like gentle showers on young plants.
  Deuteronomy 32:2Word of Godlearning
• The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
  The skies display his craftsmanship.
  Day after day they continue to speak;
  night after night they make him known.
  Psalm 19:1-2worshipheaven
• Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
  Colossians 4:5-6gentlenesswisdomspeaking
• Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
  1 John 3:18honestytruthspeaking
• Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
  1 Timothy 4:12faithlovelife
• Too much talk leads to sin.
  Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
  Proverbs 10:19sinspeaking
• For the Scriptures say,
  “If you want to enjoy life
  and see many happy days,
  keep your tongue from speaking evil
  and your lips from telling lies.
  Turn away from evil and do good.
  Search for peace, and work to maintain it.”
  1 Peter 3:10-11lovepeacelife
• Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.
  James 3:2blamelessspeakingbody
• Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
  Ephesians 4:29speakinggossipgoodness
• Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
  ensure justice for those being crushed.
  Proverbs 31:8speakingweakness