What are some Bible verses about speech?

Answer

Ephesians 4:29

Avoid speaking corrupt words; instead, use language that uplifts and benefits others, suited to the occasion, bringing grace to those who listen.

Psalm 141:3

Lord, place a guard over my mouth; keep watch over my lips!

Psalm 19:14

May the words I speak and the thoughts in my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Psalm 49:3

I will speak wisdom; my heart will ponder understanding.

Proverbs 18:13

Foolish and shameful is the one who answers before listening.

Proverbs 8:13

Fearing the Lord means hating evil, detesting pride, arrogance, and perverse speech.

Proverbs 18:21

Life and death are influenced by the words we speak; those who love talking will reap the consequences.

James 1:19

Remember this, dear brothers: be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response calms anger, while harsh words provoke it.

Proverbs 16:24

Kind words are soothing and beneficial, like honey to the soul and healing to the body.

Psalm 37:30-31

The righteous speak wisdom and justice; God’s law is in their hearts, keeping them steady.

Proverbs 21:23

Guarding one’s words keeps them out of trouble.

James 3:9-10

We bless our Lord and yet curse those made in God’s image. Blessings and curses should not come from the same mouth.

Proverbs 15:4

A gentle tongue brings life, while a deceitful one crushes the spirit.

Ephesians 4:15

Speak the truth with love, growing in unity with Him who is the head.

Into Christ,

Matthew 15:11

It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

James 5:12

But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.

Acts 18:9-10

And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.”

Matthew 12:36

I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,

Unless otherwise noted, all Bible verses are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

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