Bible Verses About The Power of Words

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

“Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

“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.”

“In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.”

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

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

“But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.””

“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”