Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
The multitude
General references
Bible References
The multitude
Job 16:3
Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing?
Job 18:2
"When are you going to stop your word hunt? Think first, and then we can talk.
Psalm 140:11
Let not the slanderer become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man.
Proverbs 10:19
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Acts 17:18
Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also debated with him. Some asked, "What is this blabbermouth trying to say?" while others said, "He seems to be preaching about foreign gods." This was because Paul was telling the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.
James 1:19
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
General references
Job 13:7
Why do you speak falsely on God's behalf and speak deceitfully about him?