Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About The Tongue?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding The Tongue in the Bible
Discover 16 powerful Bible verses about the tongue. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential character & virtues topic.
Top 10 Verses About The Tongue
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- 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.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 13:3
“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
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- 7Proverbs 15:4
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. A wholesome: Heb. The healing of the tongue”
KJV - 8Proverbs 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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- 10Ephesians 4:29
“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”
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Subtopics of The Tongue
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Tongue? (9 Verses)
“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”
“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.”
“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. A wholesome: Heb. The healing of the tongue”
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About The Tongue? (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”
“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.”
“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. condemnation: or, judgment”
“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”
“And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. course: Gr. wheel”
“But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About The Tongue
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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 the tongue. 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 the tongue 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 the tongue 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 the tongue needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about the tongue 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 the tongue, 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 The Tongue?
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