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

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

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.

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

But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His name in vain.

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

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. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

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.

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

These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, for gaining wisdom and discipline, for comprehending words of insight, and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity. To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young, let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel . . .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

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

Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

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

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

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

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

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.

so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

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.

For no word from God will ever fail.”

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.

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

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

But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man.

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

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

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

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

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

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

Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

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

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.

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

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of these is love.

And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

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.

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

But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

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. . . .

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.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. . . .

The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.

Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. 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.”

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

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

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

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.

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

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

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.

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

The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

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

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.

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

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths.

When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”