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, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.
Psalm 39:1 I said, “I will guard my ways
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will muzzle my mouth
While the wicked are in my presence.”
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will muzzle my mouth
While the wicked are in my presence.”
Matthew 12:36 But I tell you, on the day of judgment people will have to give an accounting for every careless or useless word they speak.
James 1:26
If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).
James 3:2
For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses].