Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
General references
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 10:19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 21:23 The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.
keeps himself out of trouble.
Psalm 39:1
For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A Davidic psalm.I said, “I will guard my ways
so that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
as long as the wicked are in my presence.”
so that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
as long as the wicked are in my presence.”
Matthew 12:36 I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak.
James 1:26
If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself.
James 3:2
for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole body.