Bible Verses about Speaking

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who… Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; 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
The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is 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 speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. 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 guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3	He who guards his mouth makes his life secure, but one who talks excessively ensures his own downfall. wisdom life
Not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead 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 gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. Spirit lying gossip
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. wisdom mind
I tell you that every idle word that men 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
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. 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
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. Proverbs 10:19	Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. sin
Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. Proverbs 31:8	Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. weakness
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! Proverbs 15:23	A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. joy
A gentle 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’s not love in word only, or with the tongue only, but in deed and 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. Anyone who doesn’t stumble in word is a perfect person, able to bridle the whole body also. 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 a fool is swallowed by his own lips. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. wisdom
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. Proverbs 11:13	One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. reliability gossip lying
Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, 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
My mouth shall be filled with your praise, with your honor all day long. Psalm 71:8	My mouth is filled with your praises as I relate your glory all day long. worship praise
If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back 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 said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the 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
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. Proverbs 15:22	Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking, but they succeed when there are many counselors. planning
That if you will 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	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
In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t 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