Proverbs 23:16
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16 My soul will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.
Proverbs 8:6
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6 Hear, for I will speak noble things,
and from my lips will come what is right,(A)
Ephesians 5:4
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4 Entirely out of place is obscene, silly, and vulgar talk; but instead, let there be thanksgiving.
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James 3:2
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2 For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is mature,[a] able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.(A)
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- 3.2 Gk a mature man
Colossians 4:4
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4 so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.
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Ephesians 4:29
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29 Let no evil talk come out of your mouths but only what is good for building up,[a] as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.
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- 4.29 Other ancient authorities read building up faith
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