The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

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."

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak.

If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

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.

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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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When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
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."
I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak.
If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.
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.

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