3 He who keeps his mouth (watches what he says) keeps his life. He who opens wide his lips (speaks thoughtlessly) will have destruction.
Bible verses about "talking" | NSB
Proverbs 13:3
Proverbs 17:9
9 He who covers a transgression seeks love but he who gossips breaks up friendships.
Matthew 5:37
37 »Let your answer be ‘Yes’ or ‘No.’ Anything more than this is from the evil one.
Proverbs 10:19
19 Sin does not hide from a multitude of words. The wise controls his lips.
Ephesians 4:29
29 Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth. Speak what is good for understanding as the need may be, that it may give grace (divine favor) to those who hear.