Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
For a dream comes through much business; and a fool's voice is known by a multitude of words.
For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also many vanities: but you fear God.
As a thorn goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope for a fool than for him.
The heart of him that has understanding seeks knowledge: but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.
Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not fitting: but rather giving of thanks.
In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldens you that you answer? I also could speak as you do: if your soul were in my soul's place, I could heap up words against you, and shake my head at you.
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like unto him.
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse you, and you be found guilty.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is wicked madness. A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?