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
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Proverbs 17:27
He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Psalm 39:1
[To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.] I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked are before me.
James 1:19
Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
General references
Proverbs 13:3
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 21:23
Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.