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 accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Ecclesiastes 10:11
If the snake bites before it is charmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue.
His lips
Proverbs 6:2
You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.
Judges 11:35
It happened, when he saw her, that he tore his clothes, and said, "Alas, my daughter! You have brought me very low, and you are one of those who trouble me; for I have opened my mouth to Yahweh, and I can't go back."
1 Samuel 14:24
The men of Israel were distressed that day; for Saul had adjured the people, saying, "Cursed is the man who eats any food until it is evening, and I am avenged of my enemies." So none of the people tasted food.
Mark 6:23
He swore to her, "Whatever you shall ask of me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom."
Acts 23:14
They came to the chief priests and the elders, and said, "We have bound ourselves under a great curse, to taste nothing until we have killed Paul.
General references
Proverbs 6:2
You are trapped by the words of your mouth. You are ensnared with the words of your mouth.