talking too much
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19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
28If he would remain silent, even the foolish would be considered wise, and if he closes his lips, intelligent.
2The foolish do not accept words of prudence, unless you say what is already turning in his heart.
19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.
23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from anguish.
3O Lord, station a guard over my mouth and a door enclosing my lips.
20Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
36But I say to you, that for every idle word which men will have spoken, they shall render an account in the day of judgment.
3Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
2Dreams follow many worries, and in many words foolishness will be found.
17The words of the wise are heard in silence, more so than the outcry of a prince among the foolish.
23In every work, there shall be abundance. But where there are many words, there is often need.
6And so the tongue is like a fire, comprising all iniquity. The tongue, stationed in the midst of our body, can defile the entire body and inflame the wheel of our nativity, setting a fire from Hell.
1A mild response shatters anger. But a harsh word stirs up fury. 2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness. 3In every place, the eyes of the Lord consider good and evil. 4A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit. 5A fool laughs at the discipline of his father. But whoever preserves rebukes will become astute. In abundant justice, there is very great virtue. But the intentions of the impious will be eradicated. 6The house of the just has very great strength. And in the fruits of the impious, there is disorder.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.
7If you see false accusations against the indigent, and violent judgments, and subverted justice in the government, do not be surprised over this situation. For those in high places have others who are higher, and there are still others, more eminent, over these.
27Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit.
32There is one who has appeared foolish, after he was lifted up on high; for if he had understood, he would have placed his hand over his mouth.
16But avoid profane or empty talk. For these things advance one greatly in impiety.