Our Tongue

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: — read the full passage →

For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile:

I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

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 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.

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaketh great things; — read the full passage →

Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!

But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

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

out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

My flesh and my heart faileth; ButGod is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever.

By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. — read the full passage →

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

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

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

My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding: — read the full passage →

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

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

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. — read the full passage →

Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile.

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

The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.

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

Jehovah thy God will raise up unto thee a prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. — read the full passage →

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

And the tongue is a fire: the world of iniquity among our members is the tongue, which defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the wheel of nature, and is set on fire by hell.

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope.

Not that which entereth into the mouth defileth the man; but that which proceedeth out of the mouth, this defileth the man.

He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;

Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet; — read the full passage →

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God:

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.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

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

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

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

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.

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

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

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

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

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

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

Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips:

He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

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

Whence comewars and whence come fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your pleasures that war in your members? — read the full passage →

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

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

A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;

My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; For they are put to shame, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt.

And my tongue shall talk of thy righteousness Andof thy praise all the day long.

because if thou shalt confess with thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and shalt believe in thy heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved:

Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

Jehovah saith unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden, Even the God who is our salvation. [Selah

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

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

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

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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

The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.