Power of the Tongue
10 passages
- 1 Peter 3:10
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Read it in context - Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Read it in context - Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
Read it in context - James 1:26
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
Read it in context - Matthew 12:36–37
36But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. 37For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Read it in context - James 3:8
but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
Read it in context - Proverbs 12:18
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:4
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Read it in context - Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
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