Bible Verses About Communication in Marriage

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters. Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given. Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.”

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.”

“Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.”

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

“When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.”

“Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

“A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”

“Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

“Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.”

“Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.”

“But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.”

“For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun.”

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

“Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.”

“A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike — restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.”

“A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.”

“For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

“A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.”

“A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.”

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.”