"When men talk too much, sin is never far away; common sense holds its tongue. A good man's tongue is pure silver; the heart of the wicked is trash. The lips of a good man teach many, but fools perish for want of sense." (Prov 10:19-21 NEB).

"In the abundance of words there does not fail to be transgression, but the one keeping his lips in check is acting discreetly." (Prov 10:19 NWT).

'Few men suspect how much mere talk fritters away spiritual energy, -- that which should be spent in action, spends itself in words. Hence he who restrains that love of talk, lays up a fund of spiritual strength.' (F. W. Robertson).

"A man may think he is religious, but if he has no control over his tongue, he is deceiving himself; that man's religion is futile." (James 1:26 NEB).

"The wise man is silent until the right moment, but a swaggering fool is always speaking out of turn." (Eccus 20:7 NEB).

"Have you beheld a man hasty⁽¹⁾ with his words? There is more hope for someone stupid than for him." (Prov 29:20 NWT).

"A garrulous⁽²⁾ man makes himself detested, and one who abuses his position arouses hatred." (Eccus 20:8 NEB).