Bible Verses about 'Speech'

Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false… Proverbs 17:7

Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a ruler. Proverbs 17:7	Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince. wisdom lying speaking
Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you. Proverbs 4:24	Rid yourself of a deceitful mouth And keep devious speech far from you. speaking truth lying

May my teaching drop like the rain, my speech condense like the dew; like gentle rain on grass, like showers on new growth. Deuteronomy 32:2	May my teaching drip as the rain, My speech trickle as the dew, As droplets on the fresh grass, And as the showers on the vegetation. Word of God learning
The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. Proverbs 8:13	The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; Pride, arrogance, the evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate. awe pride evil
Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 1 John 3:18	Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. honesty truth speaking
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. Psalm 19:1-2	The heavens tell of the glory of God; And their expanse declares the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. worship heaven
Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12	Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. faith love life
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. Colossians 4:5-6	Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Your speech must always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. gentleness wisdom speaking
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech. Proverbs 10:19	When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. sin speaking
For “Those who desire life and desire to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking deceit; let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it.” 1 Peter 3:10-11	For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days, Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. He must turn away from evil and do good; He must seek peace and pursue it.” love peace life
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 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. blameless speaking body
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 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. speaking gossip goodness
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, For the rights of all the unfortunate. speaking weakness