Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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Bible References
But
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.
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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.