The Bible emphasizes the importance of our words and how we use them, highlighting the power of both our teeth (symbolizing speech) and our tongue. Here are a few verses that reflect this idea:

Power of Words and the Tongue
Proverbs 18:21 (NIV): “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”

James 3:5-6 (NIV): “Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.”

Proverbs 21:23 (NIV): “Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.”

Proverbs 12:18 (NIV): “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

These verses are the importance of speaking with wisdom and dignity. They remind us that our words have the power to build up or tear down, to bring life or death. It’s a call to be mindful of what we say and how we say it, ensuring that our speech reflects the wisdom and love of God.