Proverbs 1:32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 15:4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
1. The power of our words Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 15:23 A man finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
1. The power of our words Proverbs 12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 12:22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 18:8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man’s inmost parts.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 17:9 He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 25:12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 26:4–5 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
1. The power of our words Proverbs 18:13 He who answers before listening— that is his folly and his shame.
2. The source of our words
2. The source of our words Proverbs 26:23 Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.
2. The source of our words Matthew 12:34–35 “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.”
2. The source of our words Proverbs 16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
2. The source of our words 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
2. The source of our words Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
2. The source of our words Proverbs 3:1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart
2. The source of our words 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 15:4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
2. The source of our words Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
2. The source of our words Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
3. The end of our words Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
3. The end of our words Matthew 12:36 But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
3. The end of our words Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
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