Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 10:19
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life;
The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 17:27
He who restrains his words has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
James 1:26
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless.
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.