Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back his lips is wise.

James 3:2

For in many things we all offend. If anyone does not offend in word, the same is a full-grown man, able also to bridle the whole body.

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Psalm 39:1

To the Chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For a dream comes through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice by the multitude of words.

Proverbs 17:27-28

He who has knowledge uses few words; a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Ecclesiastes 10:13-14

The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is wicked madness.

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Summary

Proverbs 10:19

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

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General references

Proverbs 13:3

Proverbs 21:23

Bible References

But

He who has knowledge uses few words; a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

To the Chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

For in many things we all offend. If anyone does not offend in word, the same is a full-grown man, able also to bridle the whole body.

General references

He who keeps his mouth keeps his life; he who opens his lips wide, it is ruin to him.

Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.