14 Bible Verses about Too Many Words
Most Relevant Verses
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
And you have spoken arrogantly against Me and have multiplied your words against Me; I have heard it.”
[Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense you make long prayers; therefore you will receive greater condemnation.]
On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul began talking to them, intending to leave the next day, and he prolonged his message until midnight.
For there are many words which increase futility. What then is the advantage to a man?
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Yet the fool multiplies words. No man knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after him?
For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words.
“Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge
And fill himself with the east wind?
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life;
The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Bible Theasaurus
Never miss a post