Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

General references

Bible References

The mouth

Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 13:3
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 18:7
A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

General references

Proverbs 18:15
The heart of an intelligent man getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.