For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord. . .

II Cor 4:5

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:4 (KJV)

The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

James 3: 5-6 (NIV)

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

Proverbs 18:21 (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 words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18 (NIV)

May our healing words

be like gifts and blessings!

Lord forgive our unruly tongues

when they become swords, darts,

daggers, and arrows! Lord forgive

our condemning hurtful, unruly

tongues. This we pray! This I pray!