Verses for Healthy Relationships
Proverbs 25:15
Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can crush strong opposition.
Proverbs 12:18
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.
Ephesians 4:32
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:29
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Proverbs 15:30
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.
Proverbs 25:11
Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.
Ephesians 4:29
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
Proverbs 27:9
The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
1 Corinthians 15:33
Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.”
Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 14:7
Stay away from fools, for you won’t find knowledge there.
Proverbs 27:6
Wounds from a friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Colossians 3:19
And you husbands must love your wives and never treat them harshly.
Ephesians 4:26
And “don’t sin by letting anger gain control over you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.
Proverbs 14:29
Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes.
Proverbs 17:14
Beginning a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Ecclesiastes 7:8-9
Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride. Don’t be quick-tempered, for anger is the friend of fools.
Romans 12:19
Don’t quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much h as possible.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
Romans 12:17
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Proverbs 17:27
A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 12:18
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Matthew 7:3
And why worry about a speck in the eye of a brother when you have a board in your own?
Proverbs 20:19
A gossip tells secrets, so don’t hang around with someone who talks too much.
James 1:19
My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry.
Proverbs 18:13
What a shame, what folly, to give advice before listening to the facts!