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Matthew 12:36-37
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every careless word they speak. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

Proverbs 18:6-7
A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating. A fool's mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.

Ecclesiastes 5:3
For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words. Verse ConceptsMultitudesBusynessBad DreamsVain TalkToo Many WordsBusinessWorry And StressFoolsAnxiety And StressSuccess And Hard WorkSpeechinvestingoverthinkingeffortworries

Ecclesiastes 5:7
For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God. Verse ConceptsBad DreamsDaydreamingMan's Conduct Towards GodMisleading DreamsPeople Being SilentFear God!

Proverbs 26:9
A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like a stick with thorns,
brandished by the hand of a drunkard.
 Verse ConceptsProverbsWise Proverbsdrunkards

Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his anger,
but a wise man holds it in check. Verse ConceptsAngerFools, Characteristics OfControlAggressionWise MenSelf ControlWisdom, Human NatureFoolishnessVain TalkAnger ManagementBeing ReprovedQuick TemperedDiplomacyFoolsEmotionsventingmindset

Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life;
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Verse ConceptsBackbitingEvil SpeakingGuardsLipsSelf ControlRashnessRestraintSpeech, Power And Significance OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversSpeaking, EvilSpeaking, Wisdom InRestrained TonguesBeware Of Your SpeechToo Many WordsThe TongueGod Being In ControlWorking Hard And Not Being Lazy

Proverbs 29:20
Do you see a man who speaks too soon?
There is more hope for a fool than for him. Verse ConceptsContemplationActionsFalse HopesHope, Nature OfRashnessHow Silence Is WiseDo Not Be RashWithout HopeFoolsDecision Making

Proverbs 15:14
A discerning mind seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfStudyKnowledgeSeeking For Abstract ThingsValuing Knowledge

Proverbs 18:13
The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfCounselingAnsweringDo Not Be RashDiplomacyDecision Makinganswers

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Proverbs 12:23
A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfPrudenceShrewdnessAspects Of People Made KnownDo Not TellPeople With KnowledgeFoolsignorancerumors

Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfFolly, Effects OfCommendationSpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfValuing Knowledge

Proverbs 10:14
The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction. Verse ConceptsBabblingSpeech, Power And Significance OfThriftTroubleDestructionValuing KnowledgeStoring Other Things

Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools. Verse ConceptsLipsIntellectual KnowledgeValuing Knowledge

Ephesians 5:4
Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfFools, Characteristics OfBad LanguageBackbitingEvil SpeakingLeisure, And PastimesSpeech, Positive Aspects OfThanksgivingVulgarityObscenitySpeaking, EvilJestingCursingCrude LanguageUnfitting ThingsThank God!LanguageThankfulness To OthersGiving ThanksThankshumorjoking

Proverbs 26:7
A proverb in the mouth of a fool
is like lame legs that hang limp.
 Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfLamenessLegsProverbsWise Proverbs

Proverbs 14:3
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them. Verse ConceptsBackLipsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceSpeaking, Wisdom InThe Proud Will Be AbasedPrideFoolsHumility And Pridearroganceego

Job 13:5
If only you would shut up
and let that be your wisdom! Verse ConceptsSilenceHow Silence Is WiseMan's Wisdom

Job 16:3-4
Is there [no] end to your empty words? What provokes you that you continue testifying? If you were in my place I could also talk like you. I could string words together against you and shake my head at you, [but I wouldn't].

Job 38:2
Who is this who obscures My counsel
with ignorant words?
 Verse ConceptsAdvice, Rejecting God's AdviceThose Who Were Ignorant

Proverbs 26:4
Don’t answer a fool according to his foolishness
or you’ll be like him yourself.
 Verse ConceptsSpeech, Power And Significance OfLike Bad PeopleAnsweringFoolsChanging Yourselfanswers

Proverbs 30:10
Don’t slander a servant to his master
or he will curse you, and you will become guilty. Verse ConceptsInjuryServanthood, In SocietySlanderSlavescriticismgossipingaccusations

Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will happen after him?

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