Bible Verses about Speaking

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• The tongue has the power over life and death;
  those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits.
  Proverbs 18:21blessingself-controlfruitfulness
• 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.
  Luke 6:45sinblessing
• Let no foul word ever pass your lips. Say only what is useful for edification, so that your words may benefit your listeners.
  Ephesians 4:29gossipgoodness
• He who guards his mouth makes his life secure,
  but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall.
  Proverbs 13:3wisdomlife
• 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.
  1 Peter 3:9blessingcalling
• A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
  but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit.
  Proverbs 15:4Spiritlyinggossip
• Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
  if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent.
  Proverbs 17:28wisdommind
• I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to render an account for every careless word they utter.
  Matthew 12:36judgment
• Remember this, my beloved brethren: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to anger.
  James 1:19listeningangerself-control
• Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent,
  but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent.
  Proverbs 10:19sin
• Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves,
  and defend the rights of the destitute.
  Proverbs 31:8weakness
• A man is joyful when he utters apt answers,
  and even more satisfying is a word in season.
  Proverbs 15:23joy
• A gentle reply turns away wrath,
  but a harsh word arouses anger.
  Proverbs 15:1gentlenessanger
• Dear children,
  let us love not in word or speech
  but in deed and truth.
  1 John 3:18honestytruth
• 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.
  James 3:2blamelessbody
• The words of a wise man win favor,
  but a fool’s tongue is his undoing.
  Ecclesiastes 10:12wisdom
• One who gossips reveals secrets,
  but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden.
  Proverbs 11:13reliabilitygossiplying
• Out of the same mouth flow blessings and curses. This should not be so, my brethren.
  James 3:10sinworshipblessing
• 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.
  Matthew 18:15sinlisteningreconciliation
• My mouth is filled with your praises
  as I relate your glory all day long.
  Psalm 71:8worshippraise
• 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.
  Luke 12:3sinlisteninglight
• 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.
  Colossians 4:5-6gentlenesswisdom
• Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking,
  but they succeed when there are many counselors.
  Proverbs 15:22planning
• 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.
  Romans 10:9faithJesusconfession
• 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.
  Romans 8:26Spiritprayerweakness