Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Communications?
17 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Communications in the Bible
What does the Bible say about communications? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Communications
- 1Psalms 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. strength: Heb. rock”
KJV - 2
- 3Proverbs 10:19
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 12:18
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
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- 6Proverbs 15:2
“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. poureth: Heb. belcheth, or, bubbleth”
KJV - 7Proverbs 16:23
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise”
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- 9Proverbs 18:13
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth: Heb. returneth a word”
KJV - 10Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Communications? (11 Verses)
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. strength: Heb. rock”
“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.”
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.”
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
“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 wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise”
“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. answereth: Heb. returneth a word”
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. fitly: Heb. spoken upon his wheels”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Communications? (6 Verses)
“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”
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable”
“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Communications
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about communications. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about communications and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about communications is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on communications needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about communications with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about communications, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Communications?
You have studied 17 verses about communications. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.