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In Scripture, speech is treated as morally weighty: words can reveal character, shape relationships, and either protect or damage a community. Proverbs especially links truthful, timely, restrained speech with wisdom and life, while lying, flattery, gossip, and angry talk spread harm. The theme includes both everyday conversation and public testimony, emphasizing that what people say is part of how they act.
19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
21The lips of the righteous feed many, But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.
22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.
3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
1A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.
28A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; Those who love it will eat its fruit.
20For lack of wood the fire goes out; Where there is no gossip, a quarrel dies down.