Words may seem harmless, but can be so dangerous when we underestimate the power and impact they have on us and others. That’s why, God, who created the heavens and earth with His words, encourages us to filter what comes out of our mouth. In this blog post I am sharing 30 key bible verses about our words – the power of our words, the danger of our words, controlling our words, and God’s words.
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30 Bible Verses About Our Words
The Power Of Words
1. Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. (NKJV)
2. Proverbs 16:34
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. (NKJV)
3. Psalm 119:130
The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. (NKJV)
4. Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. (NKJV)
5. Proverbs 15:4
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit. (NKJV)
6. Matthew 12:36
But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. (NKJV)
7. Matthew 12:37
For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (NKJV)
8. Proverbs 12:8
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. (NKJV)
The Danger Of Our Words
9. Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. (NKJV)
10. Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. (NKJV)
11. Proverbs 10:32
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. (NKJV)
12. Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows. (NKJV)
13. Proverbs 10:6
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. (NKJV)
14. Proverbs 11:9
The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. (NKJV)
15. Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction. (NKJV)
16. James 1:26
If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. (NKJV)
17. Matthew 15:18
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. (NKJV)
Controlling Our Words
18. Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. (NKJV)
19. Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (NKJV)
20. Matthew 6:7
And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. (NKJV)
21. Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. (NKJV)
22. Colossians 3:8
But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. (NKJV)
23. Proverbs 21:23
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. (NKJV)
24. Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. (NKJV)
25. Job 32:12
I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. (NKJV)
God’s Words
26. Proverbs 4:20-21
My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart. (NKJV)
27. Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. (NKJV)
28. John 15:7
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. (NKJV)
29. Proverbs 1:23
Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you. (NKJV)
30. Proverbs 4:5
Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. (NKJV)
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FINAL THOUGHTS
I hope you enjoyed 30 powerful bible verses about our words Let me know in the comments below what bible verse about our words you loved the most!
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Sending you blessings & love,
Gabby Abigail
Thank you so much for this collection, Gabby!!!!! Thank you for bringing truth into our inboxes 🙂 I need to go over these again and again; so powerful and timely reminders. God bless you sweetly today <3
You’re very welcome! It’s a special honor to be able to share the gospel through this platform. Many blessings to you too ❤️