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 is wise and discreet that tempereth his words; and he is a man of understanding, that maketh much of his spirit.
Psalm 39:1
{To the Chanter, for praising, a Psalm of David} I said, "I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not in my tongue. I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle, while the ungodly is in my sight."
James 1:19
Wherefore, dear brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.
James 3:2
For in many things we sin all. If a man sin not in word, the same is a perfect man and able to tame all the body.
General references
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life; but whoso speaketh unadvised, findeth harm.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue; the same keepeth his soul from troubles.