Proverbs 21:23

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

Proverbs 12:13

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

Proverbs 13:3

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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 sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Proverbs 17:27-28

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

James 1:26

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

James 3:2-13

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle 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 sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 17:27
He that hath knowledge spareth 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 they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
James 1:26
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
James 3:2
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

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