Job 4:4

4:4 Your words have supported those

who stumbled,

and you have strengthened the knees

that gave way.

Job 16:5

16:5 But I would strengthen you with my words;

comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

Proverbs 12:18

12:18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword,

but the words of the wise bring healing.

Proverbs 16:21-24

16:21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning,

and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

16:22 Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it,

but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

16:23 A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise

and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

16:24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,

sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Proverbs 18:21

18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,

and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 25:11

25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver,

so is a word skillfully spoken.

Ecclesiastes 12:10-11

12:10 The Teacher sought to find delightful words,

and to write accurately truthful sayings.

12:11 The words of the sages are like prods,

and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails;

they are given by one shepherd.