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.
Proverbs 12:13
The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
Proverbs 18:7
The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.
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."
Proverbs 10:19
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Proverbs 20:19
The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
Matthew 12:36-37
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak.
James 1:26
If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.
James 3:2-12
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.