Bible Cross References
words
Job 4:3
You have taught many people and given strength to feeble hands.
Job 4:4
When someone stumbled, weak and tired, your words encouraged him to stand.
Job 16:5
I could strengthen you with advice and keep talking to comfort you.
Psalm 37:30
The words of good people are wise, and they are always fair.
Psalm 40:9
In the assembly of all your people, LORD, I told the good news that you save us. You know that I will never stop telling it.
Psalm 40:10
I have not kept the news of salvation to myself; I have always spoken of your faithfulness and help. In the assembly of all your people I have not been silent about your loyalty and constant love.
Psalm 71:15-18
15
I will tell of your goodness; all day long I will speak of your salvation, though it is more than I can understand.
16
I will go in the strength of the LORD God; I will proclaim your goodness, yours alone.
17
You have taught me ever since I was young, and I still tell of your wonderful acts.
18
Now that I am old and my hair is gray, do not abandon me, O God! Be with me while I proclaim your power and might to all generations to come.
Proverbs 10:13
Intelligent people talk sense, but stupid people need to be punished.
Proverbs 10:20
A good person's words are like pure silver; a wicked person's ideas are worthless.
Proverbs 10:21
A good person's words will benefit many people, but you can kill yourself with stupidity.
Proverbs 10:31
Righteous people speak wisdom, but the tongue that speaks evil will be stopped.
Proverbs 10:32
Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt.
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked are trapped by their own words, but honest people get themselves out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:14
Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you deserve.
Proverbs 12:18
Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.
Proverbs 15:2
When wise people speak, they make knowledge attractive, but stupid people spout nonsense.
Proverbs 15:23
What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!
Proverbs 16:21-24
21
A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
22
Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
23
Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.
24
Kind words are like honey---sweet to the taste and good for your health.
Proverbs 22:17
Listen, and I will teach you what the wise have said. Study their teachings,
Proverbs 22:18
and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.
Proverbs 25:11
An idea well-expressed is like a design of gold, set in silver.
Proverbs 25:12
A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewelry made of the finest gold.
Proverbs 31:26
She speaks with a gentle wisdom.
Matthew 12:35
A good person brings good things out of a treasure of good things; a bad person brings bad things out of a treasure of bad things.
Luke 4:22
They were all well impressed with him and marveled at the eloquent words that he spoke. They said, "Isn't he the son of Joseph?"
Ephesians 4:29
Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.
Colossians 4:6
Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.
but
2 Samuel 1:16
and David said to the Amalekite, "You brought this on yourself. You condemned yourself when you confessed that you killed the one whom the LORD chose to be king."
1 Kings 20:40-42
40
But I got busy with other things, and the man escaped." The king answered, "You have pronounced your own sentence, and you will have to pay the penalty."
41
The prophet tore the cloth from his face, and at once the king recognized him as one of the prophets.
42
The prophet then said to the king, "This is the word of the LORD: 'Because you allowed the man to escape whom I had ordered to be killed, you will pay for it with your life, and your army will be destroyed for letting his army escape.' "
Psalm 64:8
He will destroy them because of those words; all who see them will shake their heads.
Psalm 140:9
Don't let my enemies be victorious; make their threats against me fall back on them.
Proverbs 10:8
Sensible people accept good advice. People who talk foolishly will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10
Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble, but one who openly criticizes works for peace.
Proverbs 10:14
The wise get all the knowledge they can, but when fools speak, trouble is not far off.
Proverbs 18:6-8
6
When some fool starts an argument, he is asking for a beating.
7
When a fool speaks, he is ruining himself; he gets caught in the trap of his own words.
8
Gossip is so tasty---how we love to swallow it!
Proverbs 19:5
If you tell lies in court, you will be punished---there will be no escape.
Proverbs 26:9
A fool quoting a wise saying reminds you of a drunk trying to pick a thorn out of his hand.
Luke 19:22
He said to him, 'You bad servant! I will use your own words to condemn you! You know that I am a hard man, taking what is not mine and reaping what I have not planted.