When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Cross References James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. Job 11:2 "Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? Proverbs 17:27 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding keeps a cool head. Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be hasty to speak, and do not let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few. Ecclesiastes 5:3 As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words. Chapter Outline 1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vicesJump to Previous Absent Abundance Ceaseth Disobedience End Holds Keeps Lack Mouth Multitude Prudent Refraineth Restraineth Restrains Sin Talk Tongue Transgression Wanteth Wise Wisely WordsJump to Next Absent Abundance Ceaseth Disobedience End Holds Keeps Lack Mouth Multitude Prudent Refraineth Restraineth Restrains Sin Talk Tongue Transgression Wanteth Wise Wisely Words |
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