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 accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 18:7
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
General references
Proverbs 18:15
The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.