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Principles for using the tongue for the glory of God and the good of others.

Verses

  • Psalm 19:14: May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

  • Ephesians 4:29: You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.

  • Psalm 34:1: I will praise the LORD at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.

  • Psalm 37:30-31: The godly speak wise words and promote justice. The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

  • Psalm 39:1: I decided, "I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man."

  • Psalm 49:3: I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

  • Psalm 71:8: I praise you constantly and speak of your splendor all day long.

  • Psalm 145:2: Every day I will praise you! I will praise your name continually!

  • Psalm 141:3: O LORD, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!

  • Matthew 12:36-37: I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."

  • Titus 3:2: They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

  • James 1:26: If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

  • Proverbs 11:13: The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

  • Proverbs 12:22: The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

  • Proverbs 17:9: The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

  • Proverbs 26:22: The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels; they go down into a person's innermost being.

  • Proverbs 10:19: When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Proverbs 17:28: Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

  • Proverbs 16:24: Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

  • Proverbs 18:13: The one who gives an answer before he listens - that is his folly and his shame.

  • Proverbs 12:18: Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

  • Proverbs 26:20: Where there is no wood, a fire goes out, and where there is no gossip, contention ceases.

  • Proverbs 21:23: The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Psalm 63:5: As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you,

  • Proverbs 15:1: A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

  • Proverbs 15:2: The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Proverbs 13:3: The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

  • 1 Peter 3:10: Forthe one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit.

  • Proverbs 16:21: The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Psalm 17:3: You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

  • Numbers 11:1: When the people complained, it displeased the LORD. When the LORD heard it, his anger burned, and so the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some of the outer parts of the camp.

  • Philippians 2:14-15: Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

  • Psalm 145:21: My mouth will praise the LORD. Let all who live praise his holy name forever!

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Created on Feb 2, 2019.

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