Proverbs 10:19

10:19 When words abound, transgression is inevitable,

but the one who restrains his words is wise.

Proverbs 13:3

13:3 The one who guards his words guards his life,

but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Proverbs 16:23

16:23 A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise

and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

Proverbs 16:27

16:27 A wicked scoundrel digs up evil,

and his slander is like a scorching fire.

Proverbs 16:30

16:30 The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things,

and one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

Proverbs 17:28

17:28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise,

and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.

Proverbs 18:20

18:20 From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied,

with the product of his lips is he satisfied.

Proverbs 19:1

19:1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity

than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

Proverbs 20:19

20:19 The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets;

therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Proverbs 22:11

22:11 The one who loves a pure heart

and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.