Dictionary of Bible Themes
The way in which believers speak should reflect their calling as Christians. Christian speech should be sincere, godly and honouring to God.
Psalms 19:14
The desire for godly speech
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In oneself
Psalms 17:3; 39:1; 141:3
Ephesians 4:29-31See also
In others
Proverbs 4:24Ecclesiastes 5:6Ephesians 5:4Colossians 3:8-101 Peter 3:9-10Psalms 34:12-13
Hebrews 13:15Characteristics of godly speech in relation to God
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It gives glory to God
Psalms 34:1; 35:28; 51:15
1 Peter 2:9Colossians 3:17See also
It gives thanks and praise to God
Deuteronomy 8:101 Chronicles 16:4,7-8,34-36Psalms 100:4; 118:1,19,21,28-29
Joel 2:26Mark 8:6-7Colossians 2:71 Thessalonians 5:18James 3:9-10Romans 10:9-10See also
It confesses Jesus Christ as Lord
Matthew 10:32-33Matthew 16:161 Corinthians 12:3pp Lk 12:8-9
Colossians 4:6Characteristics of godly speech in relation to others
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It is gentle, gracious and tactful
Judges 8:1-3Proverbs 10:32; 15:1; 16:24Ecclesiastes 10:12Daniel 2:14-161 Peter 3:15Proverbs 12:25See also
It is kind
Genesis 50:19-21Job 4:3-41 Corinthians 4:132 Timothy 2:24-25Colossians 3:16See also
It is instructive and edifying
Proverbs 12:18; 15:2,4,7; 20:15; 25:11-12; 31:26Malachi 2:7Ephesians 4:15,29Proverbs 17:27See also
It is prudent and restrained
Proverbs 15:28; 18:13Ecclesiastes 5:2; 9:17James 1:19Matthew 5:37See also
It is honest and unadorned
Psalms 15:2-3; 141:5
Proverbs 24:26; 27:5-6,9; 28:23Zechariah 8:16See also
It is truthful and sincere
Exodus 20:16Proverbs 12:17,19,22Malachi 2:6pp Dt 5:20
2 Corinthians 2:17; 4:2; 6:7Ephesians 4:25Psalms 37:30
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It is wise
Proverbs 10:13,31; 13:14Acts 6:10Deuteronomy 6:6-9See also
It will speak of God and his works
Psalms 40:9-10; 145:7
Malachi 3:16John 7:46Jesus Christ's speech was perfect and unique
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Matthew 7:28-29; 13:54Luke 4:221 Peter 2:22-23pp Mk 6:2
Isaiah 53:9Numbers 6:22-27See also
Speech as a means of blessing people
Genesis 1:22,28Deuteronomy 21:51 Chronicles 23:13See also
1335 blessing1460 truth5922 prudence7797 teaching8252 faithfulness, relationships8275 honesty8291 kindness8352 thankfulness8361 wisdom8407 confession of Christ8413 edification8664 praise 
