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
The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
Psalm 39:1
For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, "I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man."
James 1:19
Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

General references

Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
Proverbs 21:23
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

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