Proverbs 21:23

Whosoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 12:13

The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of the tribulation.

Proverbs 13:3

He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens his lips often shall have calamity.

Proverbs 18:21

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

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellion, but he that refrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 17:27-28

He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

James 1:26

If anyone among you thinks to be religious and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is vain.

James 3:2-13

For we all offend in many things. If any man offends not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to govern the whole body with restraint.

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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 is no lack of rebellion, but he that refrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of the tribulation.
Proverbs 13:3
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens his lips often shall have calamity.
Proverbs 17:27
He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those that love it shall eat its fruit.
James 1:26
If anyone among you thinks to be religious and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is vain.
James 3:2
For we all offend in many things. If any man offends not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to govern the whole body with restraint.