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→ Proverbs 10:19         Being wise

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

→ Proverbs 25:11       Words fitly spoken

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

 → Colossians 3:8              Put off these

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

 → 2 Corinthians 12:6       Be not a fool

For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

→ Proverbs 29:11        Fool and wise

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

→ Psalm 39:1                 How not to sin

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

→ Proverbs 15:1             How to speak

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

→ Proverbs 11:13       Being a confidant

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

→ Psalm 141:3 anagement of the tongue

Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

 → Proverbs 12:18         The tongue

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

→ James 3:2                 A perfect man

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.

 → Ecclesiastes 3:7          A time to...

A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

→ Proverbs 15:23           Joy and good

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

 → Proverbs 15:28     Mouth of the wicked

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

 

→ Colossians 4:6        When you speak

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Credit:  Jason Barlow