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
A wise heart accepts commands,
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
Proverbs 18:7
A fool’s mouth is his devastation,
and his lips are a trap for his life.
Proverbs 21:23
The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.

General references

Proverbs 18:15
The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks it.

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