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 person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
Proverbs 18:7
The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.
Proverbs 21:23
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
General references
Proverbs 18:15
The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.