The Bible lists at least 18 sins of the tongue:
- Cursing (James 3:9)
- Flattery (Psalm 12:3)
- Evil Speaking (Ephesians 4:31)
- Lying (Revelation 21:8)
- Tale Bearing (Leviticus 19:16)
- Whispers (Romans 1:29)
- Backbiting (Romans 1:30)
- Boasting (Romans 1:39)
- Deceit (Romans 3:13)
- Reviling (1 Corinthians 6:10)
- Foolish Talking (Ephesians 5:4)
- Jesting (Ephesians 5:4)
- Idle Words (Matthew 12:36)
- Blasphemy (Colossians 3:8)
- False Teaching (Titus 1:10-11)
- Filthy Speech (Colossians 3:8)
- Crooked Speech (Proverbs 4:24)
- Harsh Criticism (Matthew 5:22)
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