Psalm 34:13
Psalm 34:13
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.
Avoiding harmful speech is an act of humility, recognizing the power words hold over relationships and personal integrity. Keeping our words aligned with honesty preserves trust, while deceit and negativity erode respect. This commitment to honesty and self-control builds character, as we prioritize integrity over temporary satisfaction. Controlling our tongue reflects maturity, demonstrating respect for those around us and for our own values. Choosing to avoid harmful words protects our relationships from the damage caused by lies and manipulation. It allows us to foster an environment of respect, where honesty is valued. This discipline is a reflection of wisdom, as it requires us to be mindful of the impact our words have. Living with this awareness strengthens our relationships, creating bonds built on trust. It’s a choice that honors both our character and the integrity of our relationships, demonstrating that we value truth and kindness above all else.
Proverbs 28:6
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
James 5:12
Let your yes be yes, and your no be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
1 Peter 3:10
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile.
Proverbs 13:5
A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.