Matthew 12:36-37
I tell you that for every careless thing that men say, they must answer on the 'Day of Judgment.'
James 1:26
When a man appears to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue, but imposes upon his own conscience, that man's religious observances are valueless.
James 3:2-12
We often make mistakes, every one of us. Any one who does not make mistakes when speaking is indeed a perfect man, able to bridle his 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 thing that men say, they must answer on the 'Day of Judgment.'
James 1:26
When a man appears to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue, but imposes upon his own conscience, that man's religious observances are valueless.
James 3:2
We often make mistakes, every one of us. Any one who does not make mistakes when speaking is indeed a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body as well.