The book of Proverbs, which is included in the Bible, is perhaps the most famous text in the world on wisdom; millions of people for thousands of years have looked to it for help. In the Bible “wisdom” is competence in regards to the complex realities of life. How can we grow in wisdom regarding our words?
Proverbs 12:18
Reckless words pierce like a sword.
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death
Proverbs 16:28.
A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
Proverbs 12:13
Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,
Proverbs 12:14
From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things
Proverbs 10:18
He who conceals his hatred has lying lips
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 12:17
A truthful witness gives honest testimony
Proverbs 15:4
...a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath
Proverbs 25:15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 10:32
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting
Proverbs 25:11
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 24:26
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 16:23
A wise person’s heart guides their mouth.
The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
- Jesus, Matthew 12:34