'Words' in the Bible

The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem.

Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.

Do not let your mouth bring guilt on you, and do not say in the presence of the messenger that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?

For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

For when there are many words, they increase futility. What is the advantage for man?

And I said, “Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”

The calm words of the wise are heededmore than the shouts of a ruler over fools.

The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious,but the lips of a fool consume him.

The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly,but the end of his speaking is evil madness.

Yet the fool multiplies words.No one knows what will happen,and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?

The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.