'Words' in the Bible

When the king heard the words of the law scroll, he tore his clothes.

"Go, seek an oracle from the Lord for me and those who remain in Israel and Judah. Find out about the words of this scroll that has been discovered. For the Lord's fury has been ignited against us, because our ancestors have not obeyed the word of the Lord by doing all that this scroll instructs!"

Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the Lord: "This is what the Lord God of Israel says concerning the words you have heard:

You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before God when you heard his words concerning this place and its residents. You humbled yourself before me, tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the Lord.

The king went up to the Lord's temple, accompanied by all the people of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, the priests, and the Levites. All the people were there, from the oldest to the youngest. He read aloud all the words of the scroll of the covenant that had been discovered in the Lord's temple.

But Josiah did not turn back from him; he disguised himself for battle. He did not take seriously the words of Necho which he had received from God; he went to fight him in the Plain of Megiddo.

Everyone who held the words of the God of Israel in awe gathered around me because of the unfaithful acts of the people of the exile. Devastated, I continued to sit there until the evening offering.

which you commanded us through your servants the prophets with these words: 'The land that you are entering to possess is a land defiled by the impurities of the local residents! With their abominations they have filled it from one end to the other with their filthiness.

These are the words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: It so happened that in the month of Kislev, in the twentieth year, I was in Susa the citadel.

Written in it were the following words: "Among the nations it is rumored (and Geshem has substantiated this) that you and the Jews have intentions of revolting, and for this reason you are building the wall. Furthermore, according to these rumors you are going to become their king.

Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priestly scribe, and the Levites who were imparting understanding to the people said to all of them, "This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep." For all the people had been weeping when they heard the words of the law.

On the second day of the month the family leaders met with Ezra the scribe, together with all the people, the priests, and the Levites, to consider the words of the law.

When the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet of wine, Haman was throwing himself down on the couch where Esther was lying. The king exclaimed, "Will he also attempt to rape the queen while I am still in the building!" As these words left the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face.

Letters were sent to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the empire of Ahasuerus -- words of true peace --

Your words have supported those who stumbled, and you have strengthened the knees that gave way.

But because it is heavier than the sand of the sea, that is why my words have been wild.

Then I would yet have my comfort, then I would rejoice, in spite of pitiless pain, for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?

Do you intend to criticize mere words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind?

"How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind?

Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?

"How much less, then, can I answer him and choose my words to argue with him!

"Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?

Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food?

Listen carefully to my words; let your ears be attentive to my explanation.

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

when you turn your rage against God and allow such words to escape from your mouth?

Will there be an end to your windy words? Or what provokes you that you answer?

I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could pile up words against you and I could shake my head at you.

But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

"How long until you make an end of words? You must consider, and then we can talk.

"How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?

"O that my words were written down, O that they were written on a scroll,

"Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you offer me.

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

Accept instruction from his mouth and store up his words in your heart.

I would know with what words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.

I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.

"If this is not so, who can prove me a liar and reduce my words to nothing?"

To whom did you utter these words? And whose spirit has come forth from your mouth?

After I had spoken, they did not respond; my words fell on them drop by drop.

then let thorns sprout up in place of wheat, and in place of barley, weeds!" The words of Job are ended.

Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.

Job has not directed his words to me, and so I will not reply to him with your arguments.

For I am full of words, and the spirit within me constrains me.

"But now, O Job, listen to my words, and hear everything I have to say!

My words come from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely.

"Indeed, you have said in my hearing (I heard the sound of the words!):

Why do you contend against him, that he does not answer all a person's words?

If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you.

"Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.

For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.

that Job speaks without knowledge and his words are without understanding.

For he adds transgression to his sin; in our midst he claps his hands, and multiplies his words against God."

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

"Be patient with me a little longer and I will instruct you, for I still have words to speak on God's behalf.

For in truth, my words are not false; it is one complete in knowledge who is with you.

"Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?

Will it make numerous supplications to you, will it speak to you with tender words?

His mouth is full of curses and deceptive, harmful words; his tongue injures and destroys.

The Lord's words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.

For the music director; by the Lord's servant David, who sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said: "I love you, Lord, my source of strength!

Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

Then make sure you don't speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: "I am your deliverer!"

The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.

my anxiety intensified. As I thought about it, I became impatient. Finally I spoke these words:

I have told the great assembly about your justice. Look! I spare no words! O Lord, you know this is true.

For you hate instruction and reject my words.

You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

O Lord, give me the words! Then my mouth will praise you.

You love to use all the words that destroy, and the tongue that deceives.

His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak!

A well-written song by Asaph. Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!

But they deceived him with their words, and lied to him.

In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

Your words are sweeter in my mouth than honey!

Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words you speak.

They will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges. They will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

at the head of the noisy streets she calls, in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words:

If only you will respond to my rebuke, then I will pour out my thoughts to you and I will make my words known to you.

My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

to deliver you from the adulteress, from the sexually loose woman who speaks flattering words;

he taught me, and he said to me: "Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.

For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her seductive words are smoother than olive oil,

So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.

if you have been ensnared by the words you have uttered, and have been caught by the words you have spoken,

My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman, from the loose woman who flatters you with her words.

She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.

So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.

All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.

Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.