What other scriptures warn against speaking folly and practicing ungodliness? Scripture Spotlight: Isaiah 32:6 “For a fool speaks folly; his mind is busy with evil; he practices ungodliness…” Voices from Wisdom Literature • Proverbs 10:19 — “When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.” • Proverbs 15:2 — “The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of a fool gushes folly.” • Proverbs 18:7 — “A fool’s mouth is his ruin; his lips are a snare to his soul.” • Psalm 141:3 — “Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.” • Ecclesiastes 5:2 — “Do not be rash with your mouth… God is in heaven and you are on earth.” Prophetic Warnings Beyond Isaiah • Jeremiah 23:32 — “I am against those who prophesy false dreams… and lead My people astray.” • Ezekiel 13:8 — “Because you have spoken falsehood and envisioned lies, I am against you.” • Zephaniah 3:4 — “Her prophets are reckless, faithless men; her priests profane what is holy.” Jesus on the Weight of Words • Matthew 12:36 — “On the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word.” • Mark 7:20 — “What comes out of a man—that is what defiles him.” • Luke 6:45 — “Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” Counsel from the Apostles • Ephesians 4:29 — “Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful.” • Colossians 3:8 — “Put away anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.” • 2 Timothy 2:16 — “Avoid irreverent chatter, for it will lead people into more ungodliness.” • Titus 3:9 — “Avoid foolish controversies… they are unprofitable and worthless.” • James 1:26 — “If anyone fails to bridle his tongue, his religion is worthless.” • James 3:6 — “The tongue is a fire, a world of wickedness… it corrupts the whole body.” Living It Out Scripture links careless speech with deeper heart issues. Staying close to God’s Word, guarding our lips, and rejecting irreverent talk keeps us from the folly and ungodliness Isaiah condemns and helps us walk in wisdom, integrity, and grace. |
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