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
I tell you, men will have to account on the day of judgment for every light word they utter;
James 1:26
Whoever considers he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is futile.
James 3:2
We all make many a slip, but whoever avoids slips of speech is a perfect man; he can bridle the whole of the body as well as the tongue.