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The Bible warns us against talking too much or being overly talkative. In fact, the Bible says that a fool can be recognized by his many words (Ecclesiastes 5:3). Ecclesiastes 10:14 adds that a foo...

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Jack Gutknecht ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

We hurt others by talking too much. “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise” (Prov. 10:19 nkjv).

Proverbs 10:19: “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.” 

Proverbs 15:1-2 says, "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly."

“The mouth of fools pours forth foolishness” (Pr 15:2). “People who discipline their tongue can control their whole body” (James 3:1-2). 

James 3:2-11:
2 "For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.

“How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. 7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. 11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water?"

Proverbs 11:13 - “Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.” 

Proverbs 17:27:
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”

And now my favorite:

Proverbs 17:28: "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” 

Those wise words that come from the Book of Proverbs, chapter 17:27-28, are dear to me. Another wise person once said, “It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” --Be careful with that tongue. —Shelbyville Times-Gazette

Wiersbe (The Wiersbe Bible Commentary - storage.snappages.site)
https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Vain-Talk; 
https://www.openbible.info/topics/talking_too_much

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