Proverbs 13:3
He who keepeth his mouth keepeth his life; But destruction shall be to him who openeth wide his lips.
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Psalms 39:1“A psalm of David. For the leader of the music of the Jeduthunites.” I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I may not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not offence; But he who restraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 14:3In the mouth of the foolish pride is a scourge; But the lips of the wise preserve them.
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; They that love it shall eat its fruit.
Proverbs 21:23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from trouble.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:3
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. Note, 1. If that which comes from within, out of the heart, be good, and from a good treasure, it will return with advantage. Inward comfort and satisfaction will be daily bread; nay, it will be a continual feast to those who delight in that communication which is to the use of edifying. 2. Violence done will recoil in the face of him that does it: The soul of the transgressors that harbours and plots mischief,… Read the whole commentary →