Thematic Bible
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But I say unto you, that every idle word which men shall say, they shall render an account of it in judgment-day: for by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes. A fool's mouth is destruction to him, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
For a dream cometh through the multitude of business, and a fool's voice through a multitude of words.
For in the multitude of dreams are vanities; so with many words: but fear God.
As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
A fool uttereth all his mind; but a wise man keepeth it back.
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
Hast thou seen a man hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
The heart of an intelligent man seeketh knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish feedeth on folly.
He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright; but the mouth of the foolish poureth out folly.
The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.
and filthiness and foolish talking, or jesting, which are not convenient; but rather thanksgiving.
In the fool's mouth is a rod of pride; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Shall words of wind have an end? or what provoketh thee that thou answerest? I also could speak as ye: if your soul were in my soul's stead, I could join together words against you, and shake my head at you;
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Speak not too much about a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.
The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. And the fool multiplieth words: yet man knoweth not what shall be; and what shall be after him, who will tell him?
Speech/communication » How not to answer a fool
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.