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 man will receive warning; but a fool will sooner be smitten in the face.
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life; but whoso speaketh unadvised, findeth harm.
Proverbs 18:7
A fool's mouth is his own destruction, and his lips are the snare for his own soul.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue; the same keepeth his soul from troubles.
General references
Proverbs 18:15
A wise heart laboureth for knowledge; and a prudent ear seeketh understanding.