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	A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. 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 corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. gossip goodness
He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. Proverbs 13:3	He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. 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 reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. blessing calling
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks 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 say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in 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 is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. wisdom mind
Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. Proverbs 10:19	In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he 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	So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. 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 speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. weakness
A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. Proverbs 15:23	A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! joy
A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. Proverbs 15:1	A soft 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	My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in 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 things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. blameless body
The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. wisdom
One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. Proverbs 11:13	A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit 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	Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. sin worship blessing
My mouth is filled with your praises as I relate your glory all day long. Psalm 71:8	Let my mouth be filled with Your praise And with Your glory all the day. 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	Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears 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	Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in 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	Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. 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 the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has 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 counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. 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	Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Spirit prayer weakness