Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
His destruction
General references
Bible References
His destruction
Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 12:13
In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous man shall go forth out of trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
Ecclesiastes 10:11
If the serpent bite before enchantment, then the charmer hath no advantage.
His lips
Proverbs 6:2
thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
Judges 11:35
And when he saw her, he rent his clothes, and said, "Alas, my daughter! you have brought me very low, and you have become the cause of great trouble to me; for I have opened my mouth to the LORD, and I cannot take back my vow."
1 Samuel 14:24
But the men of Israel were distressed that day. Now Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth food until evening, and until I am avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted food.
Mark 6:23
And he swore to her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask me I will give thee, to half of my kingdom.
Acts 23:14
and they went to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have cursed ourselves with a curse to taste nothing until we kill Paul.
General references
Proverbs 6:2
thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.