What does the Bible say about speaking life?
Are you speaking life to yourself daily, or are you speaking death? Never underestimate the power of the mind-body connection. The way you consistently talk to yourself can genuinely impact how you feel—and it makes sense! Consider this: if you’re constantly speaking death to yourself, you’re likely to remain negative and hopeless. On the other hand, if you habitually speak life, you’ll find it easier to trust in God’s promises, grow in confidence in the Lord, and experience joy, even in difficult circumstances.
Whether we realize it or not, our minds are continually being renewed. What you feed yourself—through your thoughts, words, and habits—determines what shapes that renewal. When you speak life, build a habit of praising God, and renew your mind with His Word, you align yourself with God’s transformative truths. This principle doesn’t just apply to us; it extends to others as well. Words carry immense power. So, be intentional about how you speak to those around you. Aim to encourage and uplift others rather than tear them down or resort to passive-aggressive remarks.
The verses below highlight the importance of speaking life to yourself and others, encouraging your soul to trust in the Lord, especially in the midst of hardship.
1. Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) – “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
2. Ephesians 4:29 (ESV) – “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
3. Psalm 42:5 (NASB) – “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence.”
4. Proverbs 15:4 (NKJV) – “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.”
5. Matthew 12:36 (KJV) – “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
6. Colossians 3:16 (NLT) – “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.”
7. Psalm 19:14 (NIV) – “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
8. Proverbs 16:24 (ESV) – “Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
9. Psalm 43:5 (NASB) – “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
10. James 3:10 (NKJV) – “Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.”
11. Psalm 103:1 (KJV) – “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”
12. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) – “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”
13. Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) – “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
14. Romans 15:13 (ESV) – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
15. Psalm 42:11 (NASB) – “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.”
16. Proverbs 17:22 (NKJV) – “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.”
17. Psalm 104:1 (KJV) – “Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.”
18. Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT) – “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
19. Proverbs 10:11 (NIV) – “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.”
20. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) – “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
21. Psalm 62:5 (NASB) – “My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him.”
22. Proverbs 15:23 (NKJV) – “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!”
23. Psalm 103:2 (KJV) – “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
24. Romans 12:10 (NLT) – “Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
25. Proverbs 25:11 (NIV) – “A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”
26. 1 Peter 3:9 (ESV) – “Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.”
27. Psalm 35:28 (NASB) – “And my tongue shall declare Your righteousness and Your praise all day long.”
28. Proverbs 13:3 (NKJV) – “He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.”
29. Psalm 141:3 (KJV) – “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.”
30. Ephesians 5:4 (NLT) – “Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.”
31. Psalm 51:15 (NIV) – “Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.”
32. Colossians 4:6 (ESV) – “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.”
33. Psalm 119:172 (NASB) – “Let my tongue sing of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteousness.”
34. Proverbs 31:26 (NKJV) – “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.”
35. Psalm 34:1 (KJV) – “I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
36. 2 Corinthians 4:13 (NLT) – “But we continue to preach because we have the same kind of faith the psalmist had when he said, ‘I believed in God, so I spoke.’”
37. Proverbs 16:21 (NIV) – “The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.”
38. Romans 10:9 (ESV) – “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
39. Psalm 71:8 (NASB) – “My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your glory all day long.”
40. Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV) – “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.”
41. Psalm 119:13 (KJV) – “With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.”
42. 1 Corinthians 14:26 (NLT) – “Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.”
43. Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
44. Hebrews 3:13 (ESV) – “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called ‘today,’ that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.”
45. Psalm 119:43 (NASB) – “And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I wait for Your ordinances.”
46. Proverbs 21:23 (NKJV) – “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.”
47. Psalm 145:21 (KJV) – “My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.”
48. Galatians 6:2 (NLT) – “Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.”
49. Proverbs 10:21 (NIV) – “The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.”
50. Psalm 63:3 (ESV) – “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.”
