Bible verses about The Tongue
Verses about the power of words and the care needed in speech.
In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.
James 3:5The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
James 3:6but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
James 3:8With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.
James 3:9Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
James 3:10My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
James 1:19If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
James 1:26Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
Proverbs 21:23Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
Psalms 141:3Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
Ephesians 5:4May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalms 19:14But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
Matthew 12:36For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Matthew 12:37Let 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.
Ephesians 4:29Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Colossians 4:6When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:19