146 Bible Verses about Our Speech
Want to know what the Bible says about Our Speech? Here are 146 Bible verses about Our Speech from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV), sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.
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Luke 6:45 NIV
A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
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Proverbs 10:19 NIV
Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.
but the prudent hold their tongues.
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Matthew 12:36-37 NIV
36 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. 37 For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
150
Ecclesiastes 5:2-4 NIV
2 Do not be quick with your mouth,
do not be hasty in your heart
to utter anything before God.
God is in heaven
and you are on earth,
so let your words be few.
3 A dream comes when there are many cares,
and many words mark the speech of a fool.
do not be hasty in your heart
to utter anything before God.
God is in heaven
and you are on earth,
so let your words be few.
3 A dream comes when there are many cares,
and many words mark the speech of a fool.
4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.
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Proverbs 12:18 NIV
The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Proverbs 12:25 NIV
Anxiety weighs down the heart,
but a kind word cheers it up.
but a kind word cheers it up.
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Proverbs 10:31-32 NIV
31 From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be silenced.
but a perverse tongue will be silenced.
32 The lips of the righteous know what finds favor,
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
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Titus 2:7-8 NIV
7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
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Colossians 3:17 NIV
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
125
Ephesians 4:15 NIV
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
119
Proverbs 15:28 NIV
The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
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James 3:2 NIV
We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
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Proverbs 31:26 NIV
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
111
Matthew 12:34 NIV
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
107
2 Timothy 2:16 NIV
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
99
Psalm 39:1 NIV
I said, “I will watch my ways
and keep my tongue from sin;
I will put a muzzle on my mouth
while in the presence of the wicked.”
and keep my tongue from sin;
I will put a muzzle on my mouth
while in the presence of the wicked.”
95
Ephesians 4:32 NIV
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
95
Proverbs 15:2 NIV
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
95
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1 Peter 3:15 NIV
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,
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