Speaking

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. — 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.

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

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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

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:

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

Revile not the king, no, not in thy thought; and revile not the rich in thy bedchamber: for a bird of the heavens shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.

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

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant wordsarepure.

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

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

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:

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice:

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

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

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wickedspeaketh perverseness.

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolishdoethnot so.

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod forhispride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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

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

A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place. — read the full passage →

And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.

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.

These are the things that ye shall do: Speak ye every man the truth with his neighbor; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates;

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

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

Let my tongue sing of thy word; For all thy commandments are righteousness.

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

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

Let them be turned back by reason of their shame That say, Aha, aha.

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

so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

So belief cometh of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning.

And in praying use not vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

And in their mouth was found no lie: they are without blemish.

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.

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.

Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.

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

He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit. — read the full passage →

nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

A fool also multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and that which shall be after him, who can tell him?

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.

A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.

In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

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.

And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.

but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; — read the full passage →

Therefore he that is prudent shall keep silence in such a time; for it is an evil time.

For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.

A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

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

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you or be absent, I may hear of your state, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one soul striving for the faith of the gospel;

And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;

And it came to pass in Iconium that they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that a great multitude both of Jews and of Greeks believed.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

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 →

Like a swallowora crane, so did I chatter; I did moan as a dove; mine eyes fail with looking upward: O Lord, I am oppressed, be thou my surety.

And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. — read the full passage →