What does the Bible say about idle talk?

18 verses about idle talk, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about idle talk

Matthew 12:36 — But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 7 votes
Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 7 votes
Ephesians 5:4 — Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 6 votes
Proverbs 10:19 — In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 5 votes
1 Timothy 5:13 — And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 4 votes
2 Timothy 2:16 — But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 4 votes
James 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. 4 votes
Proverbs 15:2 — The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3 votes
2 Timothy 2:14 — Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 3 votes
Titus 1:10 — For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: 3 votes
Psalms 141:3 — Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. 2 votes
Proverbs 15:28 — The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 2 votes
Proverbs 16:28 — A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 2 votes
Proverbs 17:28 — Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. 2 votes
Proverbs 20:19 — He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. 2 votes
Ecclesiastes 5:3 — For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words. 2 votes
1 Timothy 6:20 — O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: 2 votes
James 3:5 — Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! 2 votes

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Proverbs (6), Ephesians (2), 1 Timothy (2), 2 Timothy (2), James (2), Psalms (1), Ecclesiastes (1), Matthew (1), Titus (1)

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