Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Proverbs 13:3 · 10 connections
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Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. …
End of linked passage: James 3:12I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. …
End of linked passage: Matthew 12:37If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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