He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Proverbs 21:23 · 7 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.
He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. …
End of linked passage: Proverbs 17:28If 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.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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. …
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