Speech

10 passages

1. 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.

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2. Psalm 141:3

   Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

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3. Psalm 19:14

   May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

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4. Psalm 49:3

   My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

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5. Proverbs 18:13

   He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

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6. Proverbs 8:13

   To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

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7. Proverbs 18:21

   Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

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8. James 1:19

   My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

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9. Proverbs 15:1

   A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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10. Proverbs 21:23

    He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

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