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, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:13
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,
but a righteous one escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
Proverbs 17:27
The intelligent person restrains his words,
and one who keeps a cool head
is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
James 1:26
If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself.
James 3:2
for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole body.

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