Bible Verses About Kind Words

The words we speak have the power to build up or tear down. The Bible teaches us the importance of speaking with kindness and grace, offering encouragement and healing through our words. Whether it’s comforting a friend, expressing love to family, or simply being mindful of our tone, kind words reflect God’s love and truth. In this post, we’ll explore Bible verses that highlight the significance of using kind and uplifting words in our daily lives.

Bible Verses About Kind Words

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Ephesians 4:29
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.

Colossians 4:6
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Proverbs 16:24
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Proverbs 15:4
The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Matthew 12:36-37
But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.

Proverbs 25:11
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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

Psalm 141:3
Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

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

Proverbs 31:26
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Ephesians 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.

1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

James 3:9-10
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.

Proverbs 4:24
Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

Titus 3:2
To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

Psalm 19:14
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Proverbs 15:23
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

Luke 4:22
All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

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

Proverbs 20:15
The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Proverbs 10:32
The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.

Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Proverbs 19:20
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.

2 Timothy 2:24
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

Proverbs 18:4
The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

Romans 15:2
Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.

Proverbs 27:9
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.

Romans 14:19
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Proverbs 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed.

Matthew 12:34
For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.

1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Psalm 133:1
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Psalm 34:13
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.

Proverbs 14:3
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

Proverbs 12:6
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.

These verses emphasize how kind words can promote healing, peace, wisdom, and joy, while encouraging us to speak thoughtfully and lovingly to others.

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