Bible Verses about 'Speech'

Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies… Proverbs 17:7

Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler. Proverbs 17:7	Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince. wisdom lying speaking
Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Proverbs 4:24	Put away from you a deceitful mouth, And put perverse lips far from you. speaking truth lying

All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. Proverbs 8:13	The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate. awe pride evil
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 32:2	Let my teaching drop as the rain, My speech distill as the dew, As raindrops on the tender herb, And as showers on the grass. Word of God learning
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 19:1-2	The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. worship heaven
Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. 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
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 4:5-6	Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. gentleness wisdom speaking
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 4:12	Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. faith love life
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. Proverbs 10:19	In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. sin speaking
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 3:10-11	For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.” love peace life
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 3:2	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
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 4:29	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
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. speaking weakness