Speech
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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.
Psalm 141:3
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
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.
Psalm 49:3
My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
Proverbs 8:13
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
James 1:19
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.