Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

But

Proverbs 17:27
He who restrains his words has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Psalm 39:1
For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
I said, “I will guard my ways
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle
While the wicked are in my presence.”
James 1:19
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

General references

Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life;
The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.