Quotes about Words
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
- Proverbs 17:27
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
- Proverbs 18:8
From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
- Proverbs 18:20
The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
- Proverbs 22:12
Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
- Proverbs 23:9
As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
- Proverbs 25:23
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.
- Proverbs 26:22
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
- Proverbs 29:19
These are the words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden that this man declared to Ithiel: “I am weary, O God, and worn out.
- Proverbs 30:1
As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
- Ecclesiastes 5:3
Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
- Ecclesiastes 5:6
For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
- Ecclesiastes 5:7