Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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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."
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.
For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.
For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
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but a wise man holds it in check.
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.
Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.
but the lips of the wise protect them.
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].
or you’ll be like him yourself.
or he will curse you,
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?