Ecclesiastes 5:3

For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.

Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

Job 11:2

Should this stream of words go unanswered
and such a talker be acquitted?

Ecclesiastes 10:12-14

The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious,
but the lips of a fool consume him.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.

General references

Bible References

A fool's

Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious,
but the lips of a fool consume him.
Proverbs 10:19
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.

General references

Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.


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