Proverbs 21:23

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

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.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

Proverbs 17:27-28

He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.

James 1:26

If any one think himself to be religious, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, this man's religion is vain.

James 3:2-13

For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.

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Summary

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
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.
Proverbs 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
James 1:26
If any one think himself to be religious, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, this man's religion is vain.
James 3:2
For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.