Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.