Dictionary of Bible Themes Loose or careless speech, often motivated by curiosity, which can lead to unacceptable consequences. Scripture emphasises the importance of avoiding careless talk, and considering one's words with care. 2 Peter 2:17-19Unfounded boasting is idle talk See also Psalms 10:3; 49:6; 52:1Proverbs 25:14; 27:1 Acts 8:9-10 James 4:16 Romans 9:20-21 Human questioning of God is idle talk See also Isaiah 29:16; 45:9Romans 16:18 Flattery is idle talk See also Proverbs 7:21Job 27:11-12 Meaningless conversation is idle talk Job 8:2; 11:2; 35:16Job referring to the words of his comforters. Proverbs 20:14These criticisms of Job by his companions are unjustified: 1 Kings 20:10-11Examples of idle talk See also Numbers 12:1-2Judges 9:26-41 1 Samuel 17:41-44 Job 15:2-3 Idle talk is folly See also A mark of the fool Proverbs 14:3,23Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 1 Timothy 1:6-7 Ecclesiastes 5:7 See also Talking too much Proverbs 10:19; 17:28; 21:23Ecclesiastes 5:3 Proverbs 20:25 See also Speaking rashly Ecclesiastes 5:6James 1:19 1 Peter 2:15 Idle talk is combated by upright living 1 Corinthians 4:20Idle talk has no place in the church See also Ephesians 4:29; 5:4Titus 1:10-11 Matthew 12:36-37 All idle talk will be judged See also 5193 tongue5511 safety 5546 speech 5803 carelessness 5838 disrespect 5863 flattery 5868 gossip 5951 slander 6121 boasting 8755 folly 8830 suspicion 8848 worldliness |
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