He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Cross References James 3:2We 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. Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. Proverbs 10:14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction. Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves, yet gets nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. Proverbs 18:7 A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 20:19 He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. Chapter Outline 1. a scoffer does not listen to rebukeJump to Previous Destruction Guardeth Guards Keepeth Keeping Keeps Lips Mouth Openeth Opens Preserves Rashly Ruin Soul Speaks Watch WideJump to Next Destruction Guardeth Guards Keepeth Keeping Keeps Lips Mouth Openeth Opens Preserves Rashly Ruin Soul Speaks Watch Wide |
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