15 Bible Verses about Speaking, Wisdom In
Most Relevant Verses
Ye know this , my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.
Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.
A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
