35 Bible Verses About Bad Language

Ephesians 4:29

“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.”

Colossians 3:8

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

Matthew 12:36-37

“But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

James 3:10

“Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.”

Proverbs 15:4

“The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”

Proverbs 21:23

“Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.”

Psalm 141:3

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

1 Peter 3:10

“For, whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.”

James 1:26

“Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.”

Matthew 5:37

“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”

Proverbs 17:20

“A person of perverse heart does not prosper; one with a tongue of deceit falls into trouble.”

Colossians 4:6

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

Proverbs 10:19

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

Psalm 19:14

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

1 Timothy 4:12

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.”

Proverbs 18:21

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

Proverbs 12:18

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

Proverbs 15:1

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

Proverbs 13:3

“Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.”

Proverbs 12:19

“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.”

James 3:9-10

“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.”

Psalm 34:13

“Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.”

Proverbs 14:3

“A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.”

Proverbs 4:24

“Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.”

Proverbs 21:23

“Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.”

Proverbs 15:2

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

Proverbs 13:14

“The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.”

Proverbs 10:31

“From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced.”

Proverbs 16:24

“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

Ecclesiastes 5:2

“Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.”

Proverbs 17:27

“The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.”

Proverbs 12:22

“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”

Proverbs 16:23-24

“The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

Proverbs 21:6

“A fortune made by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare.”

Proverbs 10:32

“The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.”

Proverbs 11:9

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

Proverbs 25:11

“Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances.”

Proverbs 12:13

“Evil-doers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.”

Proverbs 20:15

“Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.”

Proverbs 20:19

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

Proverbs 8:6

“Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.”

Proverbs 14:23

“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”