You must not say evil things, and you must not tell lies.
Why do you speak out your anger against God? Why do these words pour out of your mouth?
Lord, help me control my tongue; help me be careful about what I say.
I said, “I will be careful how I act and will not sin by what I say. I will be careful what I say around wicked people.”
Destruction is everywhere in the city; trouble and lying never leave its streets.
Truth will continue forever, but lies are only for a moment.
The Lord hates those who tell lies but is pleased with those who keep their promises.
Wicked people die and they are no more, but a good person’s family continues.
Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.
What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.
A witness who lies will not go free, liars will die.
Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble.
He said, “These are my people; my children will not lie to me.” So he saved them.
Try to do good, not evil, so that you will live, and the Lord God All-Powerful will be with you just as you say he is.
Do not lie to each other. You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before.
My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,
People who think they are religious but say things they should not say are just fooling themselves. Their “religion” is worth nothing.
We all make many mistakes. If people never said anything wrong, they would be perfect and able to control their entire selves, too.
So then, rid yourselves of all evil, all lying, hypocrisy, jealousy, and evil speech.
“He had never sinned, and he had never lied.”
