Unkind Words

7 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. Proverbs 12:18

   Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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3. Proverbs 15:1

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

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4. Psalm 141:3

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

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5. Proverbs 15:28

   The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

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6. 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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7. 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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