Matthew 12:37

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For by your words you will be justified and acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned and sentenced.

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He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. [Matt. 12:37.]

But I tell you, on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak.

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, Teacher, we desire to see a sign or miracle from You [proving that You are what You claim to be].