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
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 12:13
By the transgression of lips, evil is ensnared, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, he guards his life from danger.
Psalm 39:1
I said, "I will guard my ways {that I may not sin} with my tongue. I will keep a muzzle over my mouth as long as [the] wicked [are] before me."
Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that every worthless word that they speak, people will give an account for it on the day of judgment!
James 1:26
If anyone thinks he is religious, [although he] does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person'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 individual, able to hold in check his whole body also.