Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.

James 3:2

For, oft, are we stumbling, one and all: If anyone, in word, doth not stumble, the same, is a mature man, able to curb even the whole body.

James 1:19

Ye know, my brethren beloved, - but let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

Psalm 39:1

I said, to myself, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue, - I will put on my mouth a muzzle, So long as the lawless is before me.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, - and, the voice of a dullard, is with a multitude of words.

Proverbs 17:27-28

Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.

Ecclesiastes 10:13-14

The beginning of the words of his mouth, is folly, - but, the latter end of his speech, is mischievous madness.

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Summary

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

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Proverbs 17:27
Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.
Psalm 39:1
I said, to myself, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue, - I will put on my mouth a muzzle, So long as the lawless is before me.
James 1:19
Ye know, my brethren beloved, - but let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,
James 3:2
For, oft, are we stumbling, one and all: If anyone, in word, doth not stumble, the same, is a mature man, able to curb even the whole body.

General references

Proverbs 13:3
He that watcheth his mouth, guardeth his soul, He that openeth wide his lips, it shall be his ruin.
Proverbs 21:23
He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.