Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Matthew 12:36-37
But I tell you that men will give an 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 12:34b
Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
James 1:19b
Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger
Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.