14 Bible Verses about Speaking, Wisdom In
Most Relevant Verses
You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;
He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.
Who has wisdom and good sense among you? let him make his works clear by a life of gentle wisdom.
By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.
A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.
The good man out of his good store gives good things; and the evil man out of his evil store gives evil things.
Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.
Evil designs are disgusting to the Lord, but the words of the clean-hearted are pleasing.
A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.
Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
