Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
Thou hast done
Bible References
Thou hast done
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Ecclesiastes 8:3
Be not hasty to go from his presence. Do not take your stand in an evil cause, for he does whatever he pleases.
Lay
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Job 21:5
Look at me and be appalled, and lay your hand over your mouth.
Job 40:4
"Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth.
Ecclesiastes 8:4
For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, "What are you doing?"
Micah 7:16
The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might; they shall lay their hands on their mouths; their ears shall be deaf;
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God.