Bible Verses about “speaking”

“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

“So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;”

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

“If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn't bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.”

“nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.”

“A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.”

“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.”

“For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."”

“Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.”

“Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.”

“He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”

“A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.”

“The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.”