“Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences.” (Proverbs 18:21 TPT)
“And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them…Lay aside bitter words, temper tantrums, revenge, profanity, and insults. But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s love…Guard your speech. Forsake obscenities and worthless insults; these are nonsensical words that bring disgrace and are unnecessary. Instead, let worship fill your heart and spill out in your words….Keep speaking to each other with words of Scripture, singing the Psalms with praises and spontaneous songs given by the Spirit! Always give thanks to Father God for every person he brings into your life in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ….[T]ake the mighty razor-sharp Spirit-sword of the spoken word of God. Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all his believers.” (assorted verses from Ephesians 4-6 TPT)
“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalm 119:103 NIV)
“Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise; and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” (Proverbs 17:28)
“Words that bring delight pour from the lips of the godly, but the words of the wicked are duplicitous.” (Proverbs 10:32 TPT)
“And we articulate these realities with the words imparted to us by the Spirit and not with the words taught by human wisdom. We join together Spirit-revealed truths with Spirit-revealed words.” (1 Corinthians 2:13 TPT)
“When you speak healing words, you offer others fruit from the tree of life. But unhealthy, negative words do nothing but crush their hopes.” (Proverbs 15:4 TPT)
“So may the words of my mouth, my meditation-thoughts, and every movement of my heart be always pure and pleasing, acceptable before your eyes, Yahweh, my only Redeemer, my Protector.” (Psalm 19:14 TPT)
“For wisdom will come from my mouth; words of insight and understanding will be heard from the musings of my heart.” (Psalm 49:3 TPT)
God,
Thank you for your Word in the Bible and your Word in Jesus that give us life, light, hope, meaning, and guidance. Thank you for Holy Spirit’s presence within us to help us choose wisely our words. May the words of our mouths and meditations of our hearts be pleasing to you as we interact with others this day. We ask in the sweet name of Jesus, AMEN.