Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Speak

Psalm 140:11
“May a slanderer not be established in the earth;
May evil hunt the violent man speedily.”
Proverbs 6:19
A false witness who utters lies,
And one who spreads strife among brothers.
Acts 23:5
And Paul said, “I was not aware, brethren, that he was high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’”
1 Corinthians 6:10
nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 12:20
For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may find you to be not what I wish and may be found by you to be not what you wish; that perhaps there will be strife, jealousy, angry tempers, disputes, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances;
Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.
1 Timothy 3:11
Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.
James 4:11
Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.
1 Peter 2:1
Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander,
1 Peter 3:10
For,
The one who desires life, to love and see good days,
Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
1 Peter 4:4
In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you;
2 Peter 2:10
and especially those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority.Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble when they revile angelic majesties,
Jude 1:8
Yet in the same way these men, also by dreaming, defile the flesh, and reject authority, and revile angelic majesties.

No

Proverbs 19:19
A man of great anger will bear the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
Proverbs 25:24
It is better to live in a corner of the roof
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
1 Timothy 3:3
not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money.
2 Timothy 2:24
The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,

Gentle

2 Samuel 22:36
“You have also given me the shield of Your salvation,
And Your help makes me great.
Isaiah 40:11
Like a shepherd He will tend His flock,
In His arm He will gather the lambs
And carry them in His bosom;
He will gently lead the nursing ewes.
Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I, Paul, myself urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am meek when face to face with you, but bold toward you when absent!
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
Ephesians 4:2
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,
Philippians 4:5
Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.
Colossians 3:12
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we proved to be gentle among you, as a nursing mother tenderly cares for her own children.
2 Timothy 2:24
The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
James 1:19
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.
1 Peter 3:8
To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;