Bible Verses about Speaking

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those… Proverbs 18:21

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. blessing self-control fruitfulness
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his 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 blessing

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it 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. gossip goodness
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. wisdom life
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain 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. 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. Spirit lying gossip
I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak. 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. judgment
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. wisdom mind
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. Proverbs 10:19	Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. sin
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, 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. listening anger self-control
Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. weakness
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, 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. 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. gentleness anger
Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18	Dear children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. honesty truth
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. 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 body
The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. wisdom
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. Proverbs 11:13	One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. reliability gossip lying
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things 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 worship blessing
My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day. Psalm 71:8	My mouth is filled with your praises as I relate your glory all day long. worship praise
If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 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 listening reconciliation
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on 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 listening light
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:5-6	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. gentleness wisdom
Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9	If you confess with your lips, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. faith Jesus confession
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 15:22	Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking, but they succeed when there are many counselors. planning
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26	In the same way, even the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs that cannot be put into words. Spirit prayer weakness