Proverbs 18:21
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
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.”
James 3:8-10
“But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 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 12:18
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
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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.”
Matthew 12:36-37
“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Proverbs 21:23
“Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.”
Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
Matthew 5:37
“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”
Proverbs 26:20
“Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.”
Proverbs 10:19
“Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.”
Proverbs 11:9
“With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.”
Ephesians 5:4
“Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.”
Proverbs 17:27-28
“The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.”
Psalm 34:13
“Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.”
Colossians 4:6
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Proverbs 15:4
“The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”
Proverbs 20:19
“A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.”
Proverbs 13:3
“Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.”
Proverbs 25:11
“Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances.”
Proverbs 15:23
“A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!”
Ephesians 4:31-32
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Proverbs 16:27
“A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.”
Proverbs 29:11
“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”
Proverbs 26:22
“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.”
1 Peter 3:10
“For, ‘Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.”
Proverbs 10:11
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.”
Proverbs 16:21
“The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.”
Matthew 15:18
“But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.”
Proverbs 14:3
“A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.”
Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.”
James 3:6
“The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.”
Proverbs 18:8
“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.”
Psalm 141:3
“Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.”
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 17:9
“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”
Proverbs 15:26
“The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.”
Proverbs 15:28
“The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.”
James 1:26
“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.”
Proverbs 21:23
“Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.”
Proverbs 18:6
“The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.”