VERSES on SPEECH

 

John 16:13

King James Version

13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, 

he will guide you into all truth: 

for he shall not speak of himself; 

but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: 

and he will shew you things to come.

It's been said, talk is cheap.

It truly is.

For we do not think, before we speak.

We babble, we curse, we hurt.

Instead, let's speak, with thought.

Let us have heart.

Let us be ruled by GOD.

In word, in truth, in tongue.

Here's what the Bible says about speech:

Psalm 12:3-4

King James Version

3 The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, 

and the tongue that speaketh proud things:

4 Who have said, 

With our tongue will we prevail; 

our lips are our own: 

who is lord over us?

Psalm 19:14

King James Version

14 Let the words of my mouth, 

and the meditation of my heart, 

be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, 

my strength, and my redeemer.

Psalm 37:30-31

King James Version

30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, 

and his tongue talketh of judgment.

31 The law of his God is in his heart; 

none of his steps shall slide.

Psalm 49:1-3

King James Version

49 Hear this, all ye people; 

give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:

2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together.

3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; 

and the meditation of my heart 

shall be of understanding.

Psalm 141:1-3

King James Version

141 Lord, I cry unto thee: 

make haste unto me; 

give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.

2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; 

and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; 

keep the door of my lips.

Proverbs 8:13

King James Version

13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: 

pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, 

and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Proverbs 15:1

King James Version

15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: 

but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:2

King James Version

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: 

but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:4

King James Version

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: 

but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

Proverbs 16:1

King James Version

16 The preparations of the heart in man, 

and the answer of the tongue, 

is from the Lord.

Proverbs 16:13

King James Version

13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; 

and they love him that speaketh right.

Proverbs 16:21

King James Version

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: 

and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Proverbs 16:23

King James Version

23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, 

and addeth learning to his lips.

Proverbs 16:24

King James Version

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, 

sweet to the soul, 

and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:32

King James Version

32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; 

and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Proverbs 18:13

King James Version

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, 

it is folly and shame unto him.

Proverbs 18:20

King James Version

20 A man's belly shall be satisfied 

with the fruit of his mouth; 

and with the increase of his lips 

shall he be filled.

Proverbs 18:21

King James Version

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: 

and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Proverbs 21:23

King James Version

23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue 

keepeth his soul from troubles.

1 Kings 22:14

King James Version

14 And Micaiah said, 

As the Lord liveth, 

what the Lord saith unto me, 

that will I speak.

Matthew 12:36-37

King James Version

36 But I say unto you, 

That every idle word that men shall speak, 

they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, 

and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Ephesians 4:14-15

King James Version

14 That we henceforth be no more children, 

tossed to and fro, 

and carried about with every wind of doctrine, 

by the sleight of men, 

and cunning craftiness, 

whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

15 But speaking the truth in love, 

may grow up into him in all things, 

which is the head, even Christ:

Ephesians 4:24-25

King James Version

24 And that ye put on the new man, 

which after God is created 

in righteousness and true holiness.

25 Wherefore putting away lying, 

speak every man truth with his neighbour: 

for we are members one of another.

Ephesians 4:29

King James Version

29 Let no corrupt communication 

proceed out of your mouth, 

but that which is good to the use of edifying, 

that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Colossians 3:16

King James Version

16 Let the word of Christ 

dwell in you richly in all wisdom; 

teaching and admonishing one another in psalms 

and hymns and spiritual songs, 

singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Colossians 3:17

King James Version

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, 

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, 

giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Hebrews 13:15-16

King James Version

15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise 

to God continually, 

that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: 

for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

James 1:17-18

King James Version

17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, 

and cometh down from the Father of lights, 

with whom is no variableness, 

neither shadow of turning.

18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, 

that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

James 1:19-20

King James Version

19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, 

let every man be swift to hear, 

slow to speak, 

slow to wrath:

20 For the wrath of man worketh not 

the righteousness of God.

James 3:1-2

King James Version

3 My brethren, be not many masters, 

knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

2 For in many things we offend all. 

If any man offend not in word, 

the same is a perfect man, 

and able also to bridle the whole body.

James 3:5

King James Version

5 Even so the tongue is a little member, 

and boasteth great things. 

Behold, 

how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

James 3:6

King James Version

6 And the tongue is a fire, 

a world of iniquity: 

so is the tongue among our members, 

that it defileth the whole body, 

and setteth on fire the course of nature; 

and it is set on fire of hell.

James 3:7-9

King James Version

7 For every kind of beasts, 

and of birds, and of serpents, 

and of things in the sea, is tamed, 

and hath been tamed of mankind:

8 But the tongue can no man tame; 

it is an unruly evil, 

full of deadly poison.

9 Therewith bless we God, 

even the Father; 

and therewith curse we men, 

which are made after the similitude of God.

James 3:10

King James Version

10 Out of the same mouth 

proceedeth blessing and cursing. 

My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

James 3:18

King James Version

18 And the fruit of righteousness 

is sown in peace of them that make peace.

James 5:12

King James Version

12 But above all things, my brethren, 

swear not, 

neither by heaven, 

neither by the earth, 

neither by any other oath: 

but let your yea be yea; 

and your nay, nay; 

lest ye fall into condemnation.

If only we could guard our thoughts, there'd be peace.

If only we could curb our tongue, there'd be harmony.

If only we are born again, we'd be taught by SPIRIT.

In JESUS is peace.

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PROVERBS on speech

 

Proverbs 18:21

King James Version

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: 

and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

How important are the words we speak?

People say things like:

"Talk is cheap."

"If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all."

"Zip your lip."

Or, they cuss, and curse.

Or, they command, or commend.

What is the impact of the spoken word?

How shall we speak to our fellow beings?

The Bible tells us how:

Proverbs 6:16-19

King James Version

16 These six things doth the Lord hate: 

yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17 A proud look, a lying tongue, 

and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, 

feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, 

and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Proverbs 10:11

King James Version

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: 

but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:12

King James Version

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: 

but love covereth all sins.

Proverbs 10:13

King James Version

13 In the lips of him that hath understanding 

wisdom is found: 

but a rod is for the back of him 

that is void of understanding.

Proverbs 10:14

King James Version

14 Wise men lay up knowledge: 

but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

Proverbs 10:18

King James Version

18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, 

and he that uttereth a slander, 

is a fool.

Proverbs 10:19

King James Version

19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: 

but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:20

King James Version

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: 

the heart of the wicked is little worth.

Proverbs 10:21

King James Version

21 The lips of the righteous feed many: 

but fools die for want of wisdom.

Proverbs 10:31

King James Version

31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: 

but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

Proverbs 10:32

King James Version

32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: 

but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

Proverbs 11:9

King James Version

9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: 

but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

Proverbs 12:6

King James Version

6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: 

but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

Proverbs 12:13

King James Version

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: 

but the just shall come out of trouble.

Proverbs 12:14

King James Version

14 A man shall be satisfied with good 

by the fruit of his mouth: 

and the recompence of a man's hands 

shall be rendered unto him.

Proverbs 12:17

King James Version

17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: 

but a false witness deceit.

Proverbs 12:18

King James Version

18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: 

but the tongue of the wise is health.

Proverbs 12:19

King James Version

19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: 

but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:20

King James Version

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: 

but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Proverbs 12:22

King James Version

22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: 

but they that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 13:3

King James Version

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: 

but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Proverbs 14:3

King James Version

3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: 

but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

Proverbs 14:23

King James Version

23 In all labour there is profit: 

but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

Proverbs 14:25

King James Version

25 A true witness delivereth souls: 

but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

Proverbs 15:1

King James Version

15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: 

but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:2

King James Version

2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: 

but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:4

King James Version

4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: 

but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

Proverbs 15:7

King James Version

7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: 

but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

Proverbs 15:18

King James Version

18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: 

but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Proverbs 15:23

King James Version

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: 

and a word spoken in due season, 

how good is it!

Proverbs 15:26

King James Version

26 The thoughts of the wicked 

are an abomination to the Lord: 

but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

Proverbs 15:28

King James Version

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: 

but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Proverbs 16:23

King James Version

23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, 

and addeth learning to his lips.

Proverbs 16:24

King James Version

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, 

sweet to the soul, 

and health to the bones.

Proverbs 17:27

King James Version

27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: 

and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Proverbs 17:28

King James Version

28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, 

is counted wise: 

and he that shutteth his lips 

is esteemed a man of understanding.

Proverbs 18:6

King James Version

6 A fool's lips enter into contention, 

and his mouth calleth for strokes.

Proverbs 18:7

King James Version

7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, 

and his lips are the snare of his soul.

Proverbs 18:8

King James Version

8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, 

and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 18:13

King James Version

13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, 

it is folly and shame unto him.

Proverbs 19:1

King James Version

19 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, 

than he that is perverse in his lips, 

and is a fool.

Proverbs 19:28

King James Version

28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: 

and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

Proverbs 21:23

King James Version

23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue 

keepeth his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 25:11

King James Version

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold 

in pictures of silver.

Proverbs 24:1-2

King James Version

24 Be not thou envious against evil men, 

neither desire to be with them.

2 For their heart studieth destruction, 

and their lips talk of mischief.

Proverbs 25:12

King James Version

12 As an earring of gold, 

and an ornament of fine gold, 

so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Proverbs 26:4

King James Version

4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, 

lest thou also be like unto him.

Proverbs 26:28

King James Version

28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; 

and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

Proverbs 29:11

King James Version

11 A fool uttereth all his mind: 

but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

Proverbs 29:20

King James Version

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? 

there is more hope of a fool than of him.

Proverbs 29:22

King James Version

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, 

and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Proverbs 30:10

King James Version

10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, 

lest he curse thee, 

and thou be found guilty.

Proverbs 31:26

King James Version

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; 

and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

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GOD keeping WATCH

 

Psalm 141:3

King James Version

3 Set a watch, O Lord, 

before my mouth; 

keep the door of my lips.

We've all heard the reminder:

"If you have nothing good to say, don't say it."

As born again, that basic knowledge is taken to the highest level.

At the foot of GOD.

Where we implore the LORD to guard our tongue.

That we would only speak of His gospel.

And not of vain babblings.

It's so very easy to babble these days.

We've got lots of social media platforms to present ourselves.

But the true born again only follows the lead of SPIRIT.

What to think.

What to say.

What to do.

Where to be.

Who to be with.

We are, after all, SOLDIERS of CHRIST.

GOD's soldier always keeps watch.

We're always vigilant.

We live by the Bible alone.

May our efforts always be righteous.

Proverbs 15:28

King James Version

28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: 

but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

I had not realized how misused VERBAL communication is.

Or, how powerful it is.

Especially in these last days.

Of course, JESUS knew that, from day one:

Matthew 12:34

King James Version

34 O generation of vipers, 

how can ye, being evil, 

speak good things? 

for out of the abundance of the heart 

the mouth speaketh.

And GOD sure knows man's heart:

Jeremiah 17:9

King James Version

9 The heart is deceitful above all things, 

and desperately wicked: 

who can know it?

The world has become cacophonic.

People love the sound of their voice.

The world is drowning in its own vanity.

In April 2022, I even had a dream of how evil presented itself.

As many "lying lips", coming from a HUGE source.

Out of it shuffled a tiny, hooded "minion".

Headed for someone I knew.

I only care to hear the VOICE of the LORD.

I only care to hear His WORD.

What would He say?

What are His instructions?

What is His will?

You will find, it's a "word" behind you:

Isaiah 30:21

King James Version

21 And thine ears 

shall hear a word behind thee, 

saying, 

This is the way,

walk ye in it, 

when ye turn to the right hand, 

and when ye turn to the left.

The day you become born again, you can be sure the SPIRIT of GOD will guide you.

He will make Scripture easy to understand.

You will know the power of words.

And the POWER of GOD's WORD.

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