Proverbs 21:23

He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.

Proverbs 12:13

By the transgression of the lips, is the wicked man, ensnared, but the righteous, cometh out of distress.

Proverbs 13:3

He that watcheth his mouth, guardeth his soul, He that openeth wide his lips, it shall be his ruin.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life, are in the power of the tongue, and, its friends, shall eat its fruits.

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.

Proverbs 17:27-28

Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.

James 1:26

If any thinketh he is observant of religion, not curbing his own tongue, but deceiving his own heart, this one's, religious observance is, vain:

James 3:2-13

For, oft, are we stumbling, one and all: If anyone, in word, doth not stumble, the same, is a mature man, able to curb even the whole body.

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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, sheweth prudence.
Proverbs 12:13
By the transgression of the lips, is the wicked man, ensnared, but the righteous, cometh out of distress.
Proverbs 13:3
He that watcheth his mouth, guardeth his soul, He that openeth wide his lips, it shall be his ruin.
Proverbs 17:27
Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life, are in the power of the tongue, and, its friends, shall eat its fruits.
James 1:26
If any thinketh he is observant of religion, not curbing his own tongue, but deceiving his own heart, this one's, religious observance is, vain:
James 3:2
For, oft, are we stumbling, one and all: If anyone, in word, doth not stumble, the same, is a mature man, able to curb even the whole body.