Proverbs 10:19
19 aWhen words are many, transgression is not lacking,bbut whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 17:27-28
27Whoever crestrains his words has knowledge,and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28Even a fool dwho keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Ecclesiastes 5:2
2 ▼▼Ch 5:1 in Hebrew
Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore flet your words be few.
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