Job 11:2

"Shouldn't a multitude of words be answered, or a person who talks too much be vindicated?

Job 18:2

"When are you going to stop your word hunt? Think first, and then we can talk.

Proverbs 10:19

Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

Job 8:2

"How long will you keep talking like this? How long will you keep talking like a wind storm?

Job 16:3

Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing?

Psalm 140:11

Let not the slanderer become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man.

Acts 17:18

Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also debated with him. Some asked, "What is this blabbermouth trying to say?" while others said, "He seems to be preaching about foreign gods." This was because Paul was telling the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.

James 1:19

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?

General references

Bible References

The multitude

Job 16:3
Will windy words like yours never end? What is upsetting you that you keep on arguing?
Job 18:2
"When are you going to stop your word hunt? Think first, and then we can talk.
Psalm 140:11
Let not the slanderer become established in the land. May evil quickly hunt down the violent man.
Proverbs 10:19
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Acts 17:18
Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also debated with him. Some asked, "What is this blabbermouth trying to say?" while others said, "He seems to be preaching about foreign gods." This was because Paul was telling the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.
James 1:19
You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

General references

Job 13:7
Why do you speak falsely on God's behalf and speak deceitfully about him?

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