How many times does the bible mention our speech?

Answer 1

17Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? 18But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:

Answer 2

Pro 22:11 If you love purity of heart and graciousness of speech, the king will be your friend.

1Co 1:5 For in union with Christ you have become rich in all things, including all speech and all knowledge.

1Co 13:1 I may be able to speak the languages of human beings and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell.

Col 4:6 Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.

1Ti 4:12 Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.

Answer 3

First Answer:

In The Bible tongue means languages,iit is said man can not control his small tongue which causes so much damage.

Additional Answer:

Scriptural references backing up the above answer:

Referring to language:

(Genesis 10:5)".. From these the population of the isles of the nations was spread about in their lands, each according to its tongue, according to their families, by their nations."

(Deuteronomy 28:49) ". . .a nation whose tongue you will not understand..."

(Acts 2:1-4) talks about the gift of 'tongues' (miraculous knowledge of different languages) given to some of Christ's disciples for the purpose of getting the 'good news' spread world wide.(Acts 10:46) (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)

Referring to how we USE our power of speech:

(Psalm 5:9) shows how the tongue can be used for BAD things

(James 3:5-10) "...So, too, the tongue is a little member and yet makes great brags. Look! How little a fire it takes to set so great a woodland on fire! ..." Our 'tongue', or speech, has great power and can do alot of damage (gossip, slander, apostasy...). We need to learn to control it. (Psalm 34:13)

(Psalm 35:28) shows we can use our tongue in GOOD ways (Romans 14:11)

Answer 4

Paul says we must hold our tongue, they spoke in tongues , which is languages.