57+ Bible Verses about Communication: The Power of Words

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”

While this verse speaks to the issue of lust, it underscores the importance of purity and faithfulness in one’s thoughts and desires within a marriage.

“Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well. Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers. May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.”

These verses encourage husbands to find satisfaction and joy in their own spouses and to avoid seeking intimacy outside of marriage.

“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”

This verse stresses the sanctity of marriage and the importance of maintaining purity and faithfulness within the marital relationship.

“The man who hates and divorces his wife,” says the Lord, the God of Israel, “does violence to the one he should protect,” says the Lord Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.”

This verse speaks against divorce and emphasizes the responsibility of husbands to protect and remain faithful to their wives.

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

While not explicitly about unfaithfulness, this verse underscores the sacrificial love and commitment that husbands are called to have for their wives, which includes faithfulness and fidelity.

“Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.”

And you should be aware of this fact, my dear companions: allow each and every man to be swift in their ability to hear, steady in their ability to talk, and composed in their ability to handle rage. 

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

You should be careful of the fact that you do not utter any words of corruption from your lips, but you should say things that encourage others to grow and prosper, you should speak of things that seem appropriate for any particular event and is gracious to all those who hear.

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

If a person responds sweetly and in a gentle tone, it instantly ends one’s wrath, but if a person speaks rudely and uses derogatory terms, it inflames the other person’s anger. 

“Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.”

Keep a strict watch over my mouth, O almighty Heavenly Father, the Supreme Being of all the universe; place a guard over the gates of my lips. 

“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

Your manner of speaking should be gentle and courteous at all times, and it should also be spiced up with some salt so that you are aware of how you should respond to the people around you. 

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

There are people known to exist whose imprudent words are similar to the sharp blows of a dagger, but the tongue of the person who has wisdom in his speech is like an antidote. 

“The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.”

The lips of the men who bear wisdom in their manner of speaking deliver erudition, but the lips of the men who are foolish and ignorant, spread nothing but indiscretion. 

“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

And on that account, the remarks are coming out of lips and the tranquillity residing in my soul, should be up to the mark in your vision, O holy Lord, the almighty Heavenly Father, who is the Supreme Being of all the universe, you are the pillar of my strength and my redeemer. 

“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.”

A foolish person does not find any satisfaction in gaining knowledge or comprehending matters of importance; he is only pleased when he gets to put forward his own point of view. 

And on that account, stay away from all kinds of disrespectful prattle because it will push people deeper and deeper down the roads of wickedness. 

“To answer before listening – that is folly and shame.”

If a person puts forward his response without listening carefully, it is considered his foolishness and disgrace. 

“Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.”

If something appropriate is said in accordance with an appropriate situation, it is like acquiring a golden apple in a silver milieu.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

And on that account, the word coming out of the mouth of the almighty Heavenly Father, the Supreme Being of all the universe, is existent and effectual, more pointed than any double-edged dagger, making a hole in the cleavage of the Spirit and of the soul, of the hinges and of the marrow, and becoming aware of the beliefs and desires of the heart. 

“Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.”

Where there is a usage of a vast number of words, it is likely for wickedness to be present there, but all the people who have a leash on their lips are well-judged and wise.

“The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.”

The soul of a well-judged and learned person makes his manner of speaking discreet and provides eloquence to his lips. 

“They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.”

And at that time, the good God, the almighty Heavenly Father, stretched out his arms and lay his fingers on my lips. And the holy Lord, the Supreme Being of all the universe, told me that I should pay close attention, as he had placed his words in my mouth. 

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

Life and death are the two sides of the sovereignty of lips, and those who are affectionate about it will enjoy its yields. 

“A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.”

A black-hearted and evil message-bearer gets himself wrapped up in inconveniences, but a devoted and loyal delegate restores happiness. 

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the head, that is, Christ.”

Rather than talking about honest things in love, we should develop into an adult who resembles the chief of all, the Son of God, Lord Jesus Christ, in every aspect. 

“But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”

And on that account, you are supposed to end all of them: fury, rage, spite, derogation, and foul words coming out of your lips. 

“Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.”

The almighty Heavenly Father has suggested every sacred text, the Supreme Being of all the universe, and is beneficial to those being educated about it, designing punishments, exercising discipline, and for guiding integrity and moral values. 

“But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these defile you.”

“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.”

And on that account, every word that leaves your mouth is a reflection of your soul, which causes a man’s degradation. And it is because of the fact that thoughts about wickedness, homicidal ideas, fornication, sexual turpitude, robbery, unfaithful witness, and derogation – all this darkness comes from the soul. 

“The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.”

The common man refuses to take up the things of the Spirit of the almighty Heavenly Father, who is the Supreme Being of all the universe, and this is because of the fact that he considers those things to be foolish. He does not possess the capacity to comprehend them as they are of spiritual importance, whereas he is devoid of spiritual wisdom. 

“From the fruit of their mouths people’s stomachs are filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.”

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

A foolish man widely opens an entire passage for his inner spirits to escape, whereas, on the other hand, a man with wisdom tacitly retains it within himself. 

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”

And on that account, when you have put aside all the fabrication and lies, each and every one of you should utter nothing but words of honesty to the people around you, and this is because of the fact that we are associates of each other. 

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”

And on that account, my beloved companions, everything that has honesty in it, everything that is righteous, everything that is fair, everything that is divine, everything that is delightful, everything that is remarkable, if there exists merit in anything or if there is anything that is praiseworthy, have these things in mind at all times. 

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

And on that account, you should be compassionate towards each other, showing benevolence and forgiveness to one another in the same way the Son of the almighty God, Lord Jesus Christ, showered his mercy upon your souls. 

“The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.”

The soul of an honest and pious man always gives thought to his words before they come out of his mouth, but the lips of an evil person always give way to wickedness and immorality. 

“As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue.”

“Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.”

The brothers sent Paul and Silas away at that point to Berea by night. When they arrived, they went straight into the Jewish synagogue. These Jews were nobler than the ones in Thessalonica. They took the word with the utmost eagerness. They examined the Scriptures daily to verify the things written in them.

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”

The Helper, The Holy Spirit, Whom the Almighty will send in the name of me will make you learn everything and remember exactly the same words I told you.

“An angry person stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.”

A man who is full of anger causes conflict among people. Someone full of rage is the reason for many transgressions.

“A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.”

The person who goes about slandering is the one who reveals all the secrets. You are therefore requested not to associate with a simple babbler.

“With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.”

The man without belief in God would destroy his neighbor just by using his mouth. The righteous are delivered by the knowledge they have.

“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”

You are the person who gave birth to the devil. You wish to fulfill your Father’s desires. He used to be a murderer from the start. He has not got to do anything with the truth as he has no truth inside of him. He speaks out himself when he says lies. He is a liar. He is the Father of saying lies.

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”

A person who has integrity in himself will always walk securely through all the phases of life. A person whose intentions are harmful or crooked will be found out and punished.

“Whatever mission Saul sent him on, David was so successful that Saul gave him a high rank in the army. This pleased all the troops, and Saul’s officers as well.”

It was David who went out and achieved success wherever Saul sent him. It was so that Saul would set him over the men who fought in wars. It was good in the sight of all the people and also in the eyes of the servants of Saul.

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

It is me who has been crucified with Jesus Christ. I no longer reside in myself. It is the soul of Jesus that lives in me. The life I now live in the body of a human being is by faith in the Son of God, who loved me dearly and offered himself for me.

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household.”

They said if we believed in Lord Jesus and his supreme powers, we and our households would be saved from all kinds of dangers.

“When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father – the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father – he will testify about me.”

When the Helper arrives, who has been sent by me from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who follows the Father, will be my witness.

“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.”

The words that come out of the mouth of a whisperer are as delicious as morsels. The words go straight into the inner body parts.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

All the people hearing the words I speak and follow them properly will be similar to a wise man who made his house on the rock.

“Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you.”

“For you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.”

Do not personally take everything people say except when your servant curses you. Your heart knows that there have been times when you yourself have cursed others for various reasons.