When he finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.

Then Shechem’s father Hamor went to speak with Jacob about Dinah.

The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.

A time to rip, and a time to sew; a time to keep silent, and a time to speak.

So the warden agreed to their proposal and tested them for ten days.

Then Abraham asked, “Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord (although I am but dust and ashes),

The Lord went on his way when he had finished speaking to Abraham. Then Abraham returned home.

When he had finished speaking all these words, the ground that was under them split open,

Balaam replied, “Must I not be careful to speak what the Lord has put in my mouth?”

Teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up.

Then, when the officers have finished speaking, they must appoint unit commanders to lead the troops.

When Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel

Their territory ran from Heshbon to Ramath Mizpah and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the territory of Debir.

When he finished speaking, he threw the jawbone down and named that place Ramath Lehi.

When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her.

What more can David say to you? You have given your servant special recognition, O Lord God!

He instructed the messenger as follows: “When you finish giving the battle report to the king,

Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod (or the language of one of the other peoples mentioned) and were unable to speak the language of Judah.

He sent his anger in full force; he did not spare them from death; he handed their lives over to destruction.

The mind that acts rashly will possess discernment and the tongue that stutters will speak with ease and clarity.