"He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction."
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I 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.
If 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.
A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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.
He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips -- ruin to him!