Speech

Let 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.

Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.