25 Bible Verses about Mere Talk

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Mark 7:6

He told them, "Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites. As it is written, "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.

Matthew 23:3

so do whatever they tell you and follow it, but stop doing what they do, because they don't do what they say.

Job 16:5

and encourage you with what I have to say; my words of comfort would lessen your pain.

Proverbs 29:19

By mere words a servant will not be corrected; even though he understands, there will be no response.

Job 16:6

"But if I speak, my pain isn't assuaged; if I refrain from speaking, what do I have to lose?"

Ezekiel 33:31

Then they come to you as a group, sit down right in front of you as if they were my people, hear your words and then they don't do what you say because they're seeking only their own desires, they pursue ill-gotten profits, and they keep following their own self-interests.

Hosea 10:4

Their word is falsely given as they make their agreements; so judgment springs up like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field.

Job 18:2

"When are you going to stop your word hunt? Think first, and then we can talk.

Job 16:4

"I could also talk like you if only you were in my place! Then I would put together an argument against you. I would shake my head at you

Job 35:16

When he began speaking, he communicated only worthlessness; he added words upon words without knowing anything."

Romans 15:18

For I am bold enough to tell you only about what the Messiah has accomplished through me in bringing gentiles to obedience. By my words and actions,

1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come to you soon if it's the Lord's will. Then I'll discover not only what these arrogant people are saying but also what power they have,

1 Corinthians 14:9

In the same way, unless you speak an intelligible message with your language, how will anyone know what is being said? You'll be talking into the air!

Titus 1:10

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

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