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 spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Psalm 39:1
I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."
James 1:19
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
James 3:2
For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
General references
Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.