Bible Verses about Speaking

The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish… Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. Proverbs 18:21	Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. blessing self-control fruitfulness
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 6:45	The good person out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil person out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. sin blessing

Let no foul word ever pass your lips. Say only what is useful for edification, so that your words may benefit your listeners. Ephesians 4:29	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. gossip goodness
He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. Proverbs 13:3	One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. wisdom life
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 3:9	Not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing. blessing calling
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. Spirit lying gossip
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to render an account for every careless word they utter. Matthew 12:36	But I tell you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment. judgment
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent. wisdom mind
Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. Proverbs 10:19	When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. sin
Remember this, my beloved brethren: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak and slow to anger. James 1:19	You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. listening anger self-control
Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. Proverbs 31:8	Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, For the rights of all the unfortunate. weakness
A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. Proverbs 15:23	A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! joy
A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. Proverbs 15:1	A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. gentleness anger
Dear children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18	Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. honesty truth
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 3:2	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 body
The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. Ecclesiastes 10:12	Words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him. wisdom
One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. Proverbs 11:13	One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. reliability gossip lying
Out of the same mouth flow blessings and curses. This should not be so, my brethren. James 3:10	From the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way. sin worship blessing
My mouth is filled with your praises as I relate your glory all day long. Psalm 71:8	My mouth is filled with Your praise And with Your glory all day long. worship praise
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 18:15	Now if your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother. sin listening reconciliation
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 12:3	Accordingly, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. sin listening light
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 4:5-6	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
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 10:9	That if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. faith Jesus confession
Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking, but they succeed when there are many counselors. Proverbs 15:22	Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. planning
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 8:26	Now in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Spirit prayer weakness