Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Evil » Speech evil speaking » The tongue to be restrained
If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless.
"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.
Heedfulness » Necessary » In speech
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Life » Who keeps their life
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
natural Life » Preserved by discretion
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of restraining the tongue
If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless.
"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.
Speaking » Folly in
I tell you, on Judgment Day people will give an account for every thoughtless word they have uttered, because by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting. A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.
The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.
What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.
What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing? "I could also talk like you if only you were in my place! Then I would put together an argument against you. I would shake my head at you
Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
Don't lie about a servant to his master, or that servant will curse you and you will pay for it.
He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness. The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?
Speaking, evil » The tongue to be restrained
If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless.
"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Whoever watches his mouth and tongue keeps himself from trouble.
Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent; he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
Speech/communication » Those that do not keep their tongue
If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.