21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 (CSB)
2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.
James 3:2 (CSB)
- My words are important because they affect others.
1Not many should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.
James 3:1 (CSB)
17 The elders who are good leaders are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:17 (CSB)
- My words are important because they guide my future.
3 Now if we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we direct their whole bodies. 4 And consider ships: Though very large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.
James 3:3-4 (CSB)
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For he causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Matthew 5:44-45 (CSB)
9 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness.
James 3:9 (CSB)
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (CSB)
11 A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings.
Proverbs 25:11 (CSB)
- My words are important because they can destroy my life.
5 So too, though the tongue is a small part of the body, it boasts great things. Consider how a small fire sets ablaze a large forest.
James 3:5 (CSB)
6 And the tongue is a fire. The tongue, a world of unrighteousness, is placed among our members. It stains the whole body, sets the course of life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
James 3:6 (CSB)
7 Every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and fish is tamed and has been tamed by humankind,
James 3:7 (CSB)
8 but no one can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
James 3:8 (CSB)
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
Proverbs 26:28 (CSB)
22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, but faithful people are his delight.
Proverbs 12:22 (CSB)
20 Without wood, fire goes out; without a gossip, conflict dies down.
Proverbs 26:20 (CSB)
18 There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18 (CSB)
2 Hide me from the scheming of wicked people, from the mob of evildoers, 3 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim bitter words like arrows, 4 shooting from concealed places at the blameless. They shoot at him suddenly and are not afraid.
Psalm 64:2-4 (CSB)
6 Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth. 7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:6-7 (CSB)
4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:4 (CSB)
19 Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.
1 Timothy 5:19 (CSB)
- My words are important because they reveal who I am.
9 With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness. 10 Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way. 11 Does a spring pour out sweet and bitter water from the same opening?
James 3:9-11 (CSB)
16 The Lord hates six things; in fact, seven are detestable to him: 17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil, 19 a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers.
Proverbs 6:16-19 (CSB)
6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
Colossians 4:6 (CSB)
9 If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, Everyone who believes on him will not be put to shame,, 12 since there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, because the same Lord of all richly blesses all who call on him. 13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.,
Romans 10:9-13 (CSB)