Bible Quotes About Idle Talk

“Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.”

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”

“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth”

“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”

“A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. soweth: Heb. sendeth forth”

“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”

“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. flattereth: or, enticeth”

“For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.”

“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. to: or, to edify profitably”

“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”

“For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:”

“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.”

“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! a matter: or, wood”