'Words' in the Bible

Your words have supported those who stumbled, and you have strengthened the knees that gave way.

But because it is heavier than the sand of the sea, that is why my words have been wild.

Then I would yet have my comfort, then I would rejoice, in spite of pitiless pain, for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?

Do you intend to criticize mere words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind?

"How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind?

Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?

"How much less, then, can I answer him and choose my words to argue with him!

"Should not this abundance of words be answered, or should this talkative man be vindicated?

Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food?

Listen carefully to my words; let your ears be attentive to my explanation.

Does he argue with useless talk, with words that have no value in them?

when you turn your rage against God and allow such words to escape from your mouth?

Will there be an end to your windy words? Or what provokes you that you answer?

I also could speak like you, if you were in my place; I could pile up words against you and I could shake my head at you.

But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

"How long until you make an end of words? You must consider, and then we can talk.

"How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?

"O that my words were written down, O that they were written on a scroll,

"Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you offer me.

So how can you console me with your futile words? Nothing is left of your answers but deception!"

Accept instruction from his mouth and store up his words in your heart.

I would know with what words he would answer me, and understand what he would say to me.

I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.

"If this is not so, who can prove me a liar and reduce my words to nothing?"

To whom did you utter these words? And whose spirit has come forth from your mouth?

After I had spoken, they did not respond; my words fell on them drop by drop.

then let thorns sprout up in place of wheat, and in place of barley, weeds!" The words of Job are ended.

Look, I waited for you to speak; I listened closely to your wise thoughts,while you were searching for words.

Job has not directed his words to me, and so I will not reply to him with your arguments.

For I am full of words, and the spirit within me constrains me.

"But now, O Job, listen to my words, and hear everything I have to say!

My words come from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely.

"Indeed, you have said in my hearing (I heard the sound of the words!):

Why do you contend against him, that he does not answer all a person's words?

If you have any words, reply to me; speak, for I want to justify you.

"Listen to my words, you wise men; hear me, you learned men.

For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.

that Job speaks without knowledge and his words are without understanding.

For he adds transgression to his sin; in our midst he claps his hands, and multiplies his words against God."

So Job opens his mouth to no purpose; without knowledge he multiplies words."

"Be patient with me a little longer and I will instruct you, for I still have words to speak on God's behalf.

For in truth, my words are not false; it is one complete in knowledge who is with you.

"Who is this who darkens counsel with words without knowledge?

Will it make numerous supplications to you, will it speak to you with tender words?