Power Of The Tongue

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

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:

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

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.

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

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 →

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place.

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

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

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

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

Do all things without murmurings and questionings:

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

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.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it.

But the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man.

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

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

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:

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

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

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

A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

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

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbor: I am Jehovah.

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

Thy tongue deviseth very wickedness, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

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

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

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

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.

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

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

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? — 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.

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

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.

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

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

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.

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

My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger; — read the full passage →

Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I destroy: Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

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

The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

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

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

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.

The beginning of strife isas when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, Thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

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.

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues.

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

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

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

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

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it. — read the full passage →

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 →

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

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

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble. — read the full passage →

The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

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

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

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

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.

The words of a man’s mouth areasdeep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.

The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

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

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

Behold, the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by rough winds, are yet turned about by a very small rudder, whither the impulse of the steersman willeth.

He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.

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;