Thematic Bible
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I tell you, on Judgment Day people will give an account for every thoughtless word they have uttered, because by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting. A fool's mouth is his unraveling, and his lips entrap himself.
Too many worries lead to nightmares, and a fool is known from talking too much.
In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, it is more important to fear God.
The fool vents all his feelings, but the wise person keeps them to himself.
Anyone who guards his words protects his life; anyone who talks too much is ruined.
Do you see a man who speaks hastily? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
A discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on stupidity.
Whoever answers before listening is both foolish and shameful.
A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself, but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.
Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, destruction is near.
What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.
What a fool says brings a rod to his back, but the words of the wise protect them.
Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing? "I could also talk like you if only you were in my place! Then I would put together an argument against you. I would shake my head at you
Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him.
Don't lie about a servant to his master, or that servant will curse you and you will pay for it.
He begins his speech with foolishness, and concludes it with evil madness. The fool overflows with words, and no one can predict what will happen. As to what will happen after him, who can explain it?
Speech/communication » How not to answer a fool
Don't answer a fool according to his foolishness, or you will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his foolishness, or he will think himself to be wise.