In a world where words flow freely through various forms of communication, the ancient wisdom contained within the Bible remains as relevant as ever.
The adage, “Be careful what comes out of your mouth,” is a timeless reminder of the profound impact our words can have on ourselves and those around us.
This article delves into a collection of Bible verses that illuminate the power of speech, the consequences of our words, and the importance of choosing them wisely.
Be Careful What Comes Out Of Your Mouth Bible Verses
1. Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”
2. James 3:5
“So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!”
3. Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
4. Colossians 4:6
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
5. Proverbs 15:4
“A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”
6. Matthew 12:36
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.”
7. Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
8. Psalm 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
9. Proverbs 12:18
“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
10. Psalm 141:3
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.”
Guarding Your Speech
11. Proverbs 21:23
“Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.”
12. Proverbs 13:3
“Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”
13. Proverbs 17:28
“Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.”
14. Proverbs 10:19
“When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.”
15. Psalm 34:13
“Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.”
16. Ecclesiastes 5:2
“Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.”
17. Proverbs 29:20
“Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
18. Colossians 3:8
“But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.”
19. Matthew 15:18
“But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person.”
20. Ecclesiastes 3:7
“A time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak.”
The Consequences of Words
21. Matthew 12:37
“For by your words, you will be justified, and by your words, you will be condemned.”
22. Proverbs 18:6
“A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.”
23. Proverbs 6:2
“You are snared by the words of your mouth; you are taken captive by the words of your mouth.”
24. Matthew 15:11
“It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”
25. Proverbs 13:2
“From the fruit of his mouth, a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.”
26. Luke 6:45
“The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”
27. James 1:26
“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.”
28. Proverbs 12:13
“An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.”
29. Proverbs 10:32
“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.”
30. Proverbs 18:20
“From the fruit of a man’s mouth, his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.”
Scriptural Wisdom for Taming the Tongue
31. James 3:8
“But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.”
32. Proverbs 21:23
“Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.”
33. Proverbs 4:24
“Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.”
34. Psalm 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
35. Colossians 4:6
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
36. Proverbs 15:28
“The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.”
37. Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
38. Proverbs 16:23
“The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.”
39. Proverbs 17:27
“Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.”
40. Psalm 141:3
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.”
Biblical Guidance on Communication
41. Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”
42. Proverbs 12:18
“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
43. Proverbs 15:4
“A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”
44. Ephesians 4:15
“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.”
45. Proverbs 16:24
“Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
46. 1 Peter 3:10
“For ‘Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.'”
47. Colossians 3:8
“But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.”
48. Matthew 5:37
“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.”
49. Proverbs 10:20
“The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.”
50. Matthew 12:36
“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak.”
Conclusion
The Bible, with its verses addressing the words we speak, serves as a guide for those seeking wisdom in the art of communication. It reminds us that our words possess immense power, capable of bringing life or death, healing or harm.
By drawing from the profound teachings found within these verses, we can aspire to speak words that uplift, encourage, and reflect the love and grace embedded in the message of the Bible. In doing so, we honor the profound impact our words can have on the lives of others.
