35 Bible Verses About Communicating With Each Other

Colossians 3:16

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 16:24

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

Proverbs 17:27

The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

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Matthew 18:15

If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

Proverbs 25:11

A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Matthew 5:37

All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

Proverbs 12:18

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.

James 3:9-10

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.

Proverbs 13:3

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

Proverbs 15:23

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

Psalm 141:3

Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.

Psalm 19:14

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Proverbs 21:23

Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

Psalm 141:4

Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies.

Proverbs 4:24

Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

Proverbs 20:19

A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Colossians 4:6

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

Matthew 12:36

But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

Matthew 12:37

For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.

Proverbs 14:3

A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 20:15

Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

Proverbs 12:13

Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.

Proverbs 17:9

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Matthew 15:11

What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.

Proverbs 11:9

With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.

Proverbs 21:23

Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

Proverbs 25:11

A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Proverbs 16:24

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.