The more people talk, the wiser they get in their own eyes ... and pride of man abounds.
James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
What the Bible says about this:
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Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Psalm 63:11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by Him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
(We "swear" by HIM when we speak that which God says. When we speak that which "we think" we become wise in our own eyes.)
Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
(We "swear" by HIM when we speak that which God says. When we speak that which "we think" we become wise in our own eyes.)
Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
II Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
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