Matthew 12:36-37
But I say to you, That for every idle word which men speak, they shall give account in the day of judgment.
James 1:26
If any one among you seems to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
James 3:2-12
For in many things we all offend. If any one offends not in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
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He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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General references
Matthew 12:36
But I say to you, That for every idle word which men speak, they shall give account in the day of judgment.
James 1:26
If any one among you seems to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any one offends not in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.