Proverbs 18:20-21a, “Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. The tongue can bring death or life; . . .” (NLT)

Ecclesiastes 10:12, “The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up; . . . ” (NKJV)

Matthew 12:36-37, “But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (NASB)

Colossians 4:6, “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.” (NASB)

1 Peter 3:15, “But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.” (NASB)