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
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.