Matthew 12:37

For by your words [reflecting your spiritual condition] you will be justified and acquitted of the guilt of sin; and by your words [rejecting Me] you will be condemned and sentenced.”

Proverbs 13:3

The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.

James 2:21-25

Was our father Abraham not [shown to be] justified by works [of obedience which expressed his faith] when he offered Isaac his son on the altar [as a sacrifice to God]?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Matthew 12:37

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

For by

Proverbs 13:3

Justified

James 2:21

General references

Proverbs 13:3

Mark 7:20

Bible References

For by

The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.

Justified

Was our father Abraham not [shown to be] justified by works [of obedience which expressed his faith] when he offered Isaac his son on the altar [as a sacrifice to God]?

General references

The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.

And He said, “Whatever comes from [the heart of] a man, that is what defiles and dishonors him.