Communication

Everyday topics

Verses

10 references
  1. A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
  2. But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
  3. He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
  4. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
  5. For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
  6. When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
  7. The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
  8. Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
  9. A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
  10. But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.