The tongue is the most powerful part of the body. Here is what the Bible says about it.

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19 (NIV)

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

The tongue has the power of life and death. Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)

So also the tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. A great forest can be set on fire by one tiny spark. James 3:5 (The Living Bible)

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 (NIV)

He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Proverbs 13:3 (1984 NIV)

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life. 

Proverbs 10:11 (NIV)

Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:34-37 (1984 NIV)

Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3 (NIV)

Let’s use our words to honor the Lord and encourage others!