Matthew 12:36-37
"I tell you that for every careless word that men speak they shall give account on the day of judgment.
James 1:26
If a man thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own religion,
James 3:2-12
For in many respects we often stumble. If any man never stumbles in speech, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.
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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
"I tell you that for every careless word that men speak they shall give account on the day of judgment.
James 1:26
If a man thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own religion,
James 3:2
For in many respects we often stumble. If any man never stumbles in speech, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.