Effective communication is one of the keys to personal and business success. Without it, it is almost impossible to achieve your goals in life. Commonly, communication is primarily defined as the exchange of information, ideas and feelings between two people. Here are some thoughts from Bible verses about language and communication:
Our communication skills are defined by the Bible. When we “multiply words,” when we “hide our wrath,” or when we “speak from our hearts.” Below are the most common verses about communication from the bible along with a story on how these verses apply to us today.
Bible Verses About Language And Communication
The Bible contains many verses about language and communication. Here are some examples:
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)
“And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?” (Acts 2:7)
The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of evil. Proverbs 16:4
He who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse to him. Proverbs 27:14
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
—Proverbs 18:21
We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commandments. The one who says, “I have come to know him,” but does not obey his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.
—1 John 2:3-6
1 Corinthians 14:10-12 (NIV)
10 Brothers and sisters, I want you to speak in such a way that will make the listeners eager to listen. 11 Do all you can to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
“But if you are led by the spirit, you are not under the law.” (Galatians 5:18)
“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 5:1-5)
Bible Verses About Speech
The Bible contains many verses that exhort us to speak the truth and to avoid swearing. These passages also remind us of the importance of keeping our tongues under control.
The Bible teaches that we should not lie. It tells us that God hates lying (Proverbs 6:16-19) and that we cannot serve two masters — God and money (Matthew 6:24). Other passages describe how Jesus lived His life without sin, how important it is for Christians to be blameless in their speech (1 Peter 3:15), and how Christians should be ready to give an answer when questioned about their faith (1 Peter 3:15).
The Bible contains many references to swearing as well as warnings against it. In Leviticus 19:12, God instructs His people not to take His name in vain by swearing falsely or calling upon Him for no reason at all (see also Exodus 20:7). Other passages include warnings against false oaths (Exodus 20:16) and against taking God’s name in vain (Exodus 20:7).
The Bible is full of passages about speech. From the Ten Commandments to Proverbs, the Bible teaches us that our words are powerful, and we should use them carefully.
Here are some Bible verses about speaking:
“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” –Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)
“A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.” –Proverbs 12:16 (NIV)
“Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words.” –Proverbs 23:9 (NIV)
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” –Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)
The Bible is filled with verses about speaking. Here are some of the best:
“There are six things which the Lord hates, seven which are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.” (Proverbs 6:16-19)
“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification according to the need of the moment that it may impart grace to those who hear.” (Ephesians 4:29)
“And whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” (Colossians 3:17)
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2)
2 Corinthians 2:17-18
For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God’s word; but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
“If you are going to live with a fool, it is better to be a fool yourself than to be with him.” (Ecclesiastes 7:26)
“Do not speak in a meeting of great men. No one can be sure that his words will be heard, but everyone’s words will be remembered.” (Ecclesiastes 5:12)
“So I sought for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it; but I found no one.” (Ezekiel 22:30)
“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)
Bible Verses About Swearing
The Bible has a lot to say about swearing. The Bible uses the term “curse” for someone who swears, so it’s important to understand how God views this type of language.
Cursing is a sin and Christians should avoid it as much as possible. If you’re struggling with this habit, you can pray for God to help you break it.
The Bible also warns us against using profane speech or cursing others. For example, in Ephesians 4:30 we read: “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” This verse tells us that when we use profane speech or curse others, we grieve the Holy Spirit who lives within us.
“But I tell you that men will have to give 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.” Matthew 12:36-37
“The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. If we can control our tongues, we will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 3:5-8
“For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” Galatians 6:3
Proverbs 10:19
“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.”
The Bible teaches us that we should be careful with our words and speech. In Proverbs we see that the wise person chooses to hold back from saying what they may want to say because they are aware of the consequences. It is important to remember that every word we speak has power and can affect others in a negative way if we don’t choose our words wisely.
Matthew 5:37-38
“But let your speech be yes, yes; no, no; for what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a man.”
Jesus taught us that our words have power and can defile a person’s heart (make them sinful). We need to be careful with what we say because it can lead others into sin or cause them harm. We must also be careful about the things we listen to and watch on TV or online because these things can influence our hearts as well.
- “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
-Proverbs 18:21
- “A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.”
-Proverbs 18:7
- “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
-Proverbs 18:21
- “This is what the LORD says: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for my salvation is coming soon; my righteousness will soon be revealed. Blessed is the man who does this—the man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without desecrating it , and keeps his hand from doing any evil . Let no foreigner who has bound himself to the LORD say, ‘The Lord will surely exclude me from his people’; and let not any eunuch complain, ‘I am only a dry tree.’ For this is what the LORD says: To the eunuchs who keep my Sabbaths , who choose what pleases me and hold fast to my covenant—to
Colossians 3:8-10 ESV
8But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth.
9Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices 10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.
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