Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
{To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.} I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
I said
My mouth, etc
While
General references
Bible References
I said
Hebrews 2:1
This is why we must pay much closer attention to the message once heard, to keep from drifting to one side.
My mouth, etc
James 1:26
If anyone thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives himself, his religious worship is worthless.
James 3:2
For we all make many a slip. If anyone never slips in speech, he is a man of maturity; he can control his whole body too.
While
Colossians 4:5
Practice living prudently in your relations with outsiders, making the most of your opportunities.
General references
James 3:3
If we put bridles into horses' mouths to make them obey us, we can guide their whole bodies, too.