He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Proverbs 18:7 · 12 connections
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Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.
Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. …
End of linked passage: Ecclesiastes 10:14And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. …
End of linked passage: Acts 23:22And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. …
End of linked passage: Mark 6:28And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food. …
End of linked passage: 1 Samuel 14:46Original source and licence · Import and validation record · Five excluded rows