Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and holds his tongue stays out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips. The righteous will depart from trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
He who keeps his mouth (watches what he says) keeps his life. He who opens wide his lips (speaks thoughtlessly) will have destruction.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat the fruit.
Proverbs 10:19
Sin does not hide from a multitude of words. The wise controls his lips.
Proverbs 17:27-28
The man with knowledge restrains his words. A man of understanding has a quiet spirit.
James 1:26
If any man thinks he is religious, while he does not control his tongue but deceives his heart, this man's religion is vain (worthless) (useless).
James 3:2-13
We all stumble in many things. If any do not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to restrain (control) the whole body.