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	Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat 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	The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. 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 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. gossip goodness
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide their lips come to ruin. 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 for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—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 gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks 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, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter. judgment
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. wisdom mind
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. Proverbs 10:19	When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech. sin
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19	You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, 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 the rights of all 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	To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is! joy
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1	A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. gentleness anger
Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18	Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 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 make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle. blameless body
The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Words spoken by the wise bring them favor, but the lips of fools consume them. wisdom
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. Proverbs 11:13	A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. reliability gossip lying
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. James 3:10	From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so. 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 praise, and with 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 another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. 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 light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed 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 the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. 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	Because if you confess with your lips that 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	Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed. 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	Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. Spirit prayer weakness