Answer
Ephesians 4:29
Avoid speaking corrupt words; instead, speak words that build up and are fitting for the occasion, bringing grace to those who hear.
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Matthew 12:37
For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.
Matthew 12:36
I tell you, on the day of judgment, people will be called to account for every careless word they speak.
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Proverbs 16:24
Kind words are like a honeycomb, bringing sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Colossians 3:8
But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Proverbs 25:11
A well-spoken word is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Ephesians 5:3-5
But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, impurity, or greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
Exodus 20:7
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and
The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Proverbs 29:20
Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 12:18
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Isaiah 55:11
So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 13:3
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
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.
Special thanks to OpenBible.info for the data on the most well-known Bible verses.