Building With Words

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.

Proverbs 12:6

The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

Proverbs 12:18

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

Proverbs 16:24

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Proverbs 17:27

The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

Proverbs 18:4

The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

Proverbs 18:8

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.

Proverbs 15 (NIV)

15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,     but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,     but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,     keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 4 The soothing tongue is a tree of life,     but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

2 Peter 2:18 (NIV)

18 For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.

Proverbs 8:7

My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.

Proverbs 13:3

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.