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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!

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