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

Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
James 1:26
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.