Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
General references
Bible References
General references
Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:13
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 13:3
He who keeps his mouth keeps his life; he who opens his lips wide, it is ruin to him.
Proverbs 17:27
He who has knowledge uses few words; a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it shall eat the fruit of it.
James 1:26
If anyone thinks to be religious among you, yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is vain.
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If anyone does not offend in word, the same is a full-grown man, able also to bridle the whole body.