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Loose or careless speech, often motivated by curiosity, which can lead to unacceptable consequences. Scripture emphasises the importance of avoiding careless talk, and considering one’s words with care.
2Pe 2:17-19 See also Ps 10:3; Ps 49:6; Ps 52:1; Pr 25:14; Pr 27:1; Ac 8:9-10; Jas 4:16
Ro 9:20-21 See also Isa 29:16; Isa 45:9
Job 27:11-12 Job referring to the words of his comforters. These criticisms of Job by his companions are unjustified: Job 8:2; Job 11:2; Job 35:16
Pr 20:14
1Ki 20:10-11 See also Nu 12:1-2; Jdg 9:26-41; 1Sa 17:41-44
A mark of the fool Job 15:2-3 See also Pr 14:3,23; Ecc 10:12-14; 1Ti 1:6-7
Talking too much Ecc 5:7 See also Pr 10:19; Pr 17:28; Pr 21:23; Ecc 5:3
Speaking rashly Pr 20:25 See also Ecc 5:6; Jas 1:19
1Co 4:20 See also Eph 4:29; Eph 5:4; Tit 1:10-11
5193 | tongue |
5510 | rumours |
5546 | speech |
5803 | carelessness |
5838 | disrespect |
5863 | flattery |
5868 | gossip |
5951 | slander |
6121 | boasting |
8755 | folly |
8830 | suspicion |
8847 | vulgarity |