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.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 10:19
Sin does not hide from a multitude of words. The wise controls his lips.
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 17:27
The man with knowledge restrains his words. A man of understanding has a quiet spirit.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat the fruit.
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
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.