BIBLE QUOTES ABOUT FREE SPEECH

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” – Colossians 4:6

“The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.” – Proverbs 15:28

“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” – Ephesians 4:29

“When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” – Proverbs 10:19

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1

“The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; the one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” – Proverbs 13:3

“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” – Proverbs 10:19

“If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” – James 1:26

“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18

“Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.” – Proverbs 17:27

“Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.” – Ecclesiastes 5:2

“Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few.” – Proverbs 5:2

“A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.” – Proverbs 14:16

“The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.” – Proverbs 17:27

“For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil, but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.” – Proverbs 5:3-4

“A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.” – Proverbs 18:6

“One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” – Proverbs 12:26

“Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” – Proverbs 21:23

“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” – Proverbs 29:11

“Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” – Proverbs 29:20

“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” – Proverbs 10:11