11 Bible Verses about Vain Talk
Most Relevant Verses
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.
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.
Bible Theasaurus
- Talk (246 instances)
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From Thematic Bible
Error » Definition of » Vain talk
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Sin » Defined » Vain talk
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
For there are many people who are rebellious, especially those who are converts from Judaism. They speak utter nonsense and deceive people.
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
"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 » Sin, definition of » Vain talk
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.