Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 18:21
I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Matthew 12:36-37
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Proverbs 25:15
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ
Ephesians 4:15
