Popular Bible Verses about Speech

And on the first day of the week, when we were assembled together to break bread [the Lord's Supper], Paul discoursed with them, intending to leave the next morning; and he kept on with his message until midnight. AMP

And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. KJV

AND THE whole earth was of one language and of one accent and mode of expression. AMP

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. KJV

Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it. AMP

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. KJV

Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. AMP

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. KJV

Little children, let us not love [merely] in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth (in practice and in sincerity). AMP

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. KJV

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! [she cries. Then, realizing that Solomon has arrived and has heard her speech, she turns to him and adds] For your love is better than wine! AMP

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine. KJV

I say this in order that no one may mislead and delude you by plausible and persuasive and attractive arguments and beguiling speech. AMP

And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words. KJV

By [speaking] the word of truth, in the power of God, with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand [to attack] and for the left hand [to defend] AMP

By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, KJV

[So] that in Him in every respect you were enriched, in full power and readiness of speech [to speak of your faith] and complete knowledge and illumination [to give you full insight into its meaning]. AMP

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; KJV

That people may understand a proverb and a figure of speech or an enigma with its interpretation, and the words of the wise and their dark sayings or riddles. AMP

To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. KJV