Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Evil » Speech evil speaking » The tongue to be restrained
If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).
Verse Concepts
For,“The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not],
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Verse Concepts
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Keep your tongue from evil
And your lips from speaking deceit.
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of restraining the tongue
If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).
Verse Concepts
For,“The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not],
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Verse Concepts
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Keep your tongue from evil
And your lips from speaking deceit.
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.
Speaking, evil » The tongue to be restrained
If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).
Verse Concepts
For,“The one who wants to enjoy life and see good days [good—whether apparent or not],
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Verse Concepts
Must keep his tongue free from evil and his lips from speaking guile (treachery, deceit).
Keep your tongue from evil
And your lips from speaking deceit.
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.
Even a [callous, arrogant] fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips he is regarded as sensible (prudent, discreet) and a man of understanding.
Tongue » Restrained by wisdom
A time to
A time to keep silent and a time to speak.
He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words,
And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.
Trouble » Who keeps their soul from troubles
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
Guards himself from troubles.