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 fruit. Proverbs 18:21	The tongue has the power over life and death; those who cherish it will enjoy its fruits. blessing self-control fruitfulness
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. 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 corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 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
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. Proverbs 13:3	He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. wisdom life
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. 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 wholesome 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
But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 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 is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. wisdom mind
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19	Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. sin
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. 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 speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. Proverbs 31:8	Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. weakness
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due 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
My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, 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 things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the 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 are gracious, But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. wisdom
A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13	One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. reliability gossip lying
Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, 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
Let my mouth be 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
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. 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 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. 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 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. 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
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. 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 go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. Proverbs 15:22	Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking, but they succeed when there are many counselors. planning
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. 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