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 will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 18:7
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

General references

Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.