Matthew 12:37

Bible in Basic English 1965

For by your words will your righteousness be seen, and by your words you will be judged.

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He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

And I say to you that in the day when they are judged, men will have to give an account of every foolish word they have said.

Then some of the scribes and Pharisees, hearing this, said to him, Master, we are looking for a sign from you.