Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.”

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

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

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

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied. Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

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

He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

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

The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few. As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words. When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. . . .

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed to have nothing bad to say about us.

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.

but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed to have nothing bad to say about us.

You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.

From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

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

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.

A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

Do everything without complaining or arguing,

In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.

The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.

There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.

He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. . . .

If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

Without wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble. By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.

There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.