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 [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction),
But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
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.
Proverbs 18:7

A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
Proverbs 21:23

He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.

General references

Proverbs 18:15

The mind of the prudent [always] acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise [always] seeks knowledge.