Below are Bible verses on the The Power of Words topic, formatted in the New Living Translation (NLT).
The Power of Words Bible Verses
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 34:13
Then keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies!
Psalm 141:3
Take control of what I say, O Lord,
and guard my lips.
Proverbs 10:11
The words of the godly are
a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:31
The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.
Proverbs 13:3
Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 15:23
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right
thing at the right time!
Proverbs 16:23
From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Proverbs 25:11
Timely advice is lovely,
like golden apples in a silver basket.
Isaiah 50:4
The Sovereign Lord has given me
his words of wisdom,
so that I know how to comfort the weary.
Morning by morning he wakens me
and opens my understanding to his will.
Matthew 12:34-35
You brood of snakes! How could evil men
like you speak what is good and right?
For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.
A good person produces good things from the
treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces
evil things from the treasury of an evil heart.
Matthew 12:36-37
And I tell you this, you must give an account on
judgment day for every idle word you speak. The
words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.
Ephesians 4:29
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you
say be good and helpful, so that your words will
be an encouragement to those who hear them.
1 Peter 3:10
For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life
and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies.