61 Bible Verses about Speech
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My Little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.
The same for you unless you utter by the tongue words easy to understand, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will speak into the air.
His speech was smoother than butter, but his heart was war! His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
He enriches you in every way, in all speaking, and in all knowledge.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth. Speak what is good for understanding as the need may be, that it may give grace (divine favor) to those who hear.
It is done without talking, without words, without their voices being heard.
We all stumble in many things. If any do not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to restrain (control) the whole body.
Give ear and hear my voice. Listen and hear my speech.
I will give the peoples a pure language. They may all call upon the name of Jehovah, to serve him (united in total agreement and purpose) shoulder to shoulder.
Brothers, I did not come to you with superiority of speech or with human wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.
He who loves pureness of heart, for the charm of his lips the king will be his friend.
Now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech out of your mouth.
in the word of truth, in the power of God; by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,
Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.
I will give you ability to talk and words of wisdom, which your adversaries shall not be able to resist or refute.
My speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
But as you have plenty of everything, in faith, and speech, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love for us, see that you have plenty of this undeserved kindness also.
But Moses protested to Jehovah: I am unskilled in speech. How then will Pharaoh listen to me?
I have spoken to you in figurative language (illustrations and proverbs). The hour comes when I will no longer speak to you in figurative language. I will tell you plainly from the Father.
Though I am unskilled in speech, yet I am not in knowledge. We have in every way made this evident to you in all things.
O Jehovah, I heard the report about you and I am afraid of your actions. O Jehovah, make it live in the midst of the years. In the midst of the years make it known! When you are angry remember mercy.
Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.
I tell you this: Do not let anyone deceive you with false arguments, no matter how good they seem to be.
I speak with him face to face. I speak plainly and not in riddles. He even sees the form of Jehovah. Why were you not afraid to criticize my servant Moses?'
I have called on you because you answer me, O God. Turn your ear toward me. Listen to what I have to say.
Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the good news: not with wisdom of words, lest the stake of Christ be emptied of its effect.
For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong. But his bodily presence is weak and his speech of no account.
Great is my confidence in you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in our entire affliction.
Dreams come with many efforts, trials and concerns. Fools speak with too many words.
His disciples said: See now you speak plainly and use no figurative language.
Do not let your speech cause you to sin. Do not say to the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry because of what you say and destroy the work of your hands?
Moses said: O Jehovah I am not a man of words. I have never been so, and am not now, even after what you have said to your servant. Talking is hard for me, and I am slow of tongue.
A few moments later, those who were near approached and said to Peter: Indeed, you are one of them, because the way you speak gives you away.
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweetness to life, and health to the bones.
From deep in the earth, you will call out for help. Your voice will sound like a mumble (indistinct voice) from out of the dust. It will be faint like a whisper.
One of his attendants said: Jesse of the town of Bethlehem has a son who is a good musician. He is also a brave and handsome man, a good soldier, and an able speaker. Jehovah is with him.
Their children were talking half in the language of Ashdod; they had no knowledge of the Jews' language, but made use of the language of the two peoples.
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Language » Called » Speech
Peter denied it again. Later the bystanders accused Peter again saying: You cannot deny that you are one of them, because you, too, are from Galilee.
Seeing what Paul did, the crowd lifted up their voice, saying in Lycaonian: The gods have come down to us, becoming like men.
Rab-shakeh (rabshakeh) » Sent by » Sennacherib » Speech » Surrender of » Jeruslaem
The Assyrian emperor sent his chief official to insult the living God. May Jehovah your God hear these insults and punish those who spoke them. So pray to God for those of our people who survive.'
The field commander returned and found the king of Assyria fighting against Libnah. He had heard that the king left Lachish.
The king of Assyria sent his commander-in-chief (Tartan), his quartermaster, and his field commander with a large army from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. They stood at the channel for the Upper Pool on the road to the Laundryman's Field. They sent for the king, and Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, who was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, came out to them. The Rabshakeh said to them: Say to Hezekiah: These are the words of the great king, the king of Assyria: In what are you placing your hope? read more.
You say you have counsel and [military] strength for war. These are only words. To whom are you looking for support that you rebel against me? You rely on Egypt that broken reed of a staff. If a man leans on it (relies on its power) his hand (strength) will be pierced (wounded) (diminished). So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who put their faith in him. If you say to me: We trust in Jehovah our God, is he not the one whose high places and altars have been taken away by Hezekiah. For he told Judah and Jerusalem that worship may only be given before this altar in Jerusalem? And now, make an agreement with my master, the king of Assyria, and I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able to put horsemen on them. How then can you put to shame the least of my master's servants? You put your hope in Egypt for chariots and horsemen: Have I now come to destroy this place without Jehovah? It was Jehovah who said to me: 'Go up against this land and make it waste.' Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, and Shebna and Joah said to the Rabshakeh (the commander): Will you kindly make use of the Aramaean language in talking to your servants. We are used to it. Do not use the Jews' language in the hearing of the people on the wall. He replied: Do you think you and the king are the only ones the king sent me to say these things? No, I am also talking to the people who are sitting on the wall. They will have to eat their excrement and drink their own urine, just as you will. The official stood up and shouted in Hebrew: Listen to what the king of Assyria is telling you! He warns you: 'Do not let Hezekiah deceive you. Hezekiah cannot save you.' Do not let Hezekiah convince you to rely on Jehovah. Do not think that Jehovah will save you or that he will stop our Assyrian army from capturing you. Do not listen to Hezekiah. The king of Assyria commands you to come out of the city and surrender. Make peace with me and you will be allowed to eat grapes from your own vines and figs from your own trees, and to drink water from your own wells (cisterns). The king will resettle you in a country much like your own. There are vineyards to give wine and there is grain for making bread there. It is a land of olives, olive oil, and honey. Do what he commands and you will not die. Do not let Hezekiah fool you into thinking Jehovah will rescue you. Did the gods of other nations save their countries from the king of Assyria? Where are they now? Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah? Did anyone save Samaria? When did any of the gods of all these countries ever save their country from our king? What makes you think Jehovah can save Jerusalem? The people kept quiet. They did as King Hezekiah told them. They did not say a word.
Speech » Evil, general references to
Their throat is an open grave. They have practiced deceit with their tongues. The poison of snakes is under their lips. (Psalm 5:9)
His mouth is full of curses, deception, and oppression. Trouble and wrongdoing are on the tip of his tongue.
The tongue is like fire, the place of iniquity among our members. It defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of our life. It is set ablaze like the ever-burning fires in the Valley of Hinnom (Greek: Gehenna: symbolic of total destruction).
There is nothing truthful in what they say! Their inward part is destruction. Their throat is an open grave. They flatter with their tongue.
Speech » Admonitions concerning
Hold firmly to the true words that I taught you, as the example for you to follow. Remain in the faith and love that are ours in union with Christ Jesus.
The man with knowledge restrains his words. A man of understanding has a quiet spirit.
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Speech » Plainness of
Which of the prophets have your fathers not persecuted? They killed those who announced in advance the coming of the righteous one whom you have betrayed and murdered.
You serpents! You offspring of vipers! How will you escape from being destroyed in the ever-burning fires of the Valley of Hinnom? (Greek: Gehenna, the trash fires in the valley just outside of Jerusalem)
He saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism. You offspring of vipers, he said, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Uprightness » Should be in » Speech
He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil.
Topics on Speech
Beware Of Your Speech
James 3:5The tongue also is a little member. It boasts great things. Consider how great a forest fire a small fire kindles!
Figures Of Speech
Galatians 4:24This contains an allegory (symbolic drama). These women symbolize two covenants. One is from Mount Sinai, bearing children to bondage, which is Hagar.
Let Your Speech Be Good
Ephesians 4:29Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth. Speak what is good for understanding as the need may be, that it may give grace (divine favor) to those who hear.
Powers Of Speech
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat the fruit.
Speech Impediments
Exodus 4:10Moses said: O Jehovah I am not a man of words. I have never been so, and am not now, even after what you have said to your servant. Talking is hard for me, and I am slow of tongue.
Speech, Divine
Hebrews 1:1-2Long ago on many occasions and in many ways God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.
Speech, Negative Aspects Of
Matthew 12:33-35Either make the tree good, and its fruit good, or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt. The fruit a tree produces provides its reputation.
Speech, Positive Aspects Of
Psalm 19:14May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O Jehovah, my rock and my Redeemer (Purchaser).
Speech, Power And Significance Of
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat the fruit.
Without Speech
Psalm 19:3It is done without talking, without words, without their voices being heard.
