The things we say can deeply affect others. The Bible reminds us to speak with care and to use our words for encouragement. Today, we’ll look at verses that guide us in choosing words that heal rather than hurt.
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Proverbs 18:21 – The power of the tongue
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21
James 3:6 – The tongue sets the course for our lives
“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.” – James 3:6
Ephesians 4:29 – Speak only what is helpful
“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.” – Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 12:18 – Reckless words pierce like swords
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18
Colossians 3:8 – Put away harmful speech
“But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.” – Colossians 3:8
Proverbs 15:4 – A gentle tongue is a tree of life
“The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” – Proverbs 15:4
Psalm 19:14 – May our words be pleasing to God
“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” – Psalm 19:14
Proverbs 21:23 – Guarding our mouths and tongues
“Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.” – Proverbs 21:23
Matthew 12:36-37 – We will be held accountable for our words
“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.” – Matthew 12:36-37
Proverbs 10:19 – Where there are many words, there is sin
“Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.” – Proverbs 10:19
1 Peter 3:10 – Seek peace and refrain from harmful speech
“For whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.” – 1 Peter 3:10
Proverbs 26:28 – Lying words can cause harm
“A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.” – Proverbs 26:28
Proverbs 29:20 – Quick to speak can lead to folly
“Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.” – Proverbs 29:20
Matthew 15:11 – What defiles us comes from our words
“What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” – Matthew 15:11
Proverbs 17:27-28 – Wisdom in how we speak
“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.” – Proverbs 17:27-28
Luke 6:45 – Abundance of the heart speaks
“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.” – Luke 6:45
Proverbs 16:24 – Gracious words are sweet
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” – Proverbs 16:24
Proverbs 14:3 – The fool’s talk brings punishment
“A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.” – Proverbs 14:3
Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer turns away wrath
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
Galatians 5:15 – Watch out for biting and devouring
“If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.” – Galatians 5:15
Isaiah 50:4 – The Lord gives us words to sustain
“The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.” – Isaiah 50:4
Philippians 2:14 – Do everything without grumbling
“Do everything without grumbling or arguing.” – Philippians 2:14
Proverbs 25:11 – Right words at the right time
“Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.” – Proverbs 25:11
Romans 14:19 – Build each other up
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” – Romans 14:19
Proverbs 16:21 – The wise in heart are called discerning
“The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.” – Proverbs 16:21
Psalm 141:3 – Set a guard over our mouths
“Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” – Psalm 141:3
Romans 12:14 – Bless those who persecute you
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” – Romans 12:14
Ephesians 5:4 – No obscenity or foolish talk
“Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.” – Ephesians 5:4
Proverbs 15:7 – The lips of the wise spread knowledge
“The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.” – Proverbs 15:7
1 Timothy 6:4 – Wrongly motivated words
“They are conceited and understand nothing; they have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions.” – 1 Timothy 6:4
Titus 3:2 – Speak evil of no one
“To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” – Titus 3:2