Wise Words

(A study/comparison of similar verses)

Keep your tongue from evil and 

your lips from speaking deceit.

Psalm 34:13

The LORD detests the thoughts of 

the wicked, but gracious words 

are pure in his sight.

Proverbs 15:26

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, 

sweet to the soul, and health 

to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, 

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a 

perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:4

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, 

but what is good for necessary edification, 

that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Ephesians 4:29 

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does 

not bridle his tongue but deceives his own 

heart, this one’s religion is useless.

James 1:26

Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. 

My brethren, these things ought not to be so.

James 3:10