11 Bible Verses about Vain Talk

I tell you, on Judgment Day people will give an account for every thoughtless word they have uttered,

Everyone speaks lies to his neighbor; they speak with flattering lips and hidden motives.

"Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated?

Should he engage in unprofitable argument, or give a speech that benefits no one?

Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

In hard work there is always profit, but too much chattering leads to poverty.

The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.

Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.

He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness.

"Therefore this is what you are to prophesy: "Here's what the Lord GOD says, "You've been turned into a desolate wasteland and crushed by everyone who surrounds you for a very, very good reason. You've become the property of all the other nations and you've become the object of gossip and whispering campaigns of the nations."'"

For there are many people who are rebellious, especially those who are converts from Judaism. They speak utter nonsense and deceive people.