11 Bible Verses about Useless Words

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Does he argue with useless talk, with words that have no value in them?

Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak.

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.

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Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.

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For by speaking high-sounding but empty words they are able to entice, with fleshly desires and with debauchery, people who have just escaped from those who reside in error.

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So Job opens his mouth to no purpose; without knowledge he multiplies words."

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So how can you console me with your futile words? Nothing is left of your answers but deception!"

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On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless,

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For this is no idle word for you -- it is your life! By this word you will live a long time in the land you are about to cross the Jordan to possess."