Job 5:21

God's Word

“When the tongue lashes out, you will be safe, and you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes.

Cross References

Job 5:15

“But he saves ⌞other people⌟ from their slander and the needy from the power of the mighty.

Psalm 31:20

You hide them in the secret place of your presence from those who scheme against them. You keep them in a shelter, safe from quarrelsome tongues.

Psalm 31:21

Thank the Lord! He has shown me the miracle of his mercy in a city under attack.

Psalm 55:21

His speech is smoother than butter, but there is war in his heart. His words are more soothing than oil, but they are like swords ready to attack.

Psalm 57:4

My soul is surrounded by lions. I must lie down with man-eating lions. Their teeth are spears and arrows. Their tongues are sharp swords.

Proverbs 12:18

Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing.

Proverbs 3:25

Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the destruction of wicked people when it comes.

Isaiah 54:17

No weapon that has been made to be used against you will succeed. You will have an answer for anyone who accuses you. This is the inheritance of the Lord’s servants. Their victory comes from me,” declares the Lord.

Jeremiah 18:18

Then they said, “Let’s plot against Jeremiah, because the teachings of the priests, the advice of wise people, and the word of the prophets won’t disappear. Accuse him! Pay no attention to anything he says.”