James 1:26

Whoever considers he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is futile.

James 3:2-13

We all make many a slip, but whoever avoids slips of speech is a perfect man; he can bridle the whole of the body as well as the tongue.

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

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General references

James 1:26
Whoever considers he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is futile.
James 3:2
We all make many a slip, but whoever avoids slips of speech is a perfect man; he can bridle the whole of the body as well as the tongue.