Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.
General references
Bible References
Not rash
Genesis 18:27
Abraham answered, "Look, even though I am only dust and ashes, I've ventured to speak to my LORD.
Genesis 28:20
Then he made this solemn vow: "If God remains with me, watches over me throughout this journey that I'm taking, gives me food to eat and clothes to wear,
Numbers 30:2
"When a man makes a vow to the LORD, or swears an oath an obligation that is binding to himself he is not to break his word. Instead, he is to fulfill whatever promise came out of his mouth.'"
Judges 11:30
Jephthah made this solemn vow to the LORD: "If you truly give the Ammonites into my control,
1 Samuel 14:24
The men of Israel were hard pressed on that day, and Saul required the army to take an oath: "Cursed is the person who eats food before evening and before I've been avenged of my enemies." So no one tasted food.
Mark 6:23
He swore with an oath to her, "I'll give you anything you ask for, up to half of my kingdom."
For
Psalm 115:3
when our God is in the heavens and he does whatever he desires?
Isaiah 55:9
"For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Matthew 6:9
Therefore, this is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
Let thy
Ecclesiastes 5:3
Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.
Proverbs 10:19
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Matthew 6:7
"When you are praying, don't say meaningless things like the unbelievers do, because they think they will be heard by being so wordy.
James 3:2
For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.
General references
Judges 11:30
Jephthah made this solemn vow to the LORD: "If you truly give the Ammonites into my control,