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
He who has knowledge uses few words; 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 so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.
James 1:19
Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
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.
General references
Proverbs 13:3
He who keeps his mouth keeps his life; he who opens his lips wide, it is ruin to him.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.