Communication

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.

But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Then Jehovah put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Jehovah said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth:

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:

but speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ;

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

But the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man. — read the full passage →

Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.

A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied. — read the full passage →

Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

But let your speech be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and whatsoever is more than these is of the evil one.

Pleasant words areas a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

And I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

Rejoice always; — read the full passage →

So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; — read the full passage →

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen: — read the full passage →

and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works;

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: — read the full passage →

But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: — read the full passage →

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. — read the full passage →

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.

God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners, — read the full passage →

Our mouth is open unto you, O Corinthians, our heart is enlarged. — read the full passage →

What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

but the tongue can no man tame; it is a restless evil, it is full of deadly poison.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee; — read the full passage →

The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and from the one end of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it?

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.

With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.

Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall bear witness of me:

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.

Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse:

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. — read the full passage →

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart. — read the full passage →

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called To-day; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin:

There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love.

O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, In the covert of the steep place, Let me see thy countenance, Let me hear thy voice; For sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

Speak not one against another, brethren. He that speaketh against a brother, or judgeth his brother, speaketh against the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.

The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig-leaves together, and made themselves aprons.