Topic
Too Much Talking
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In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →
For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.
Whoseadorninglet it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel; — read the full passage →
And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. — read the full passage →
for indeed ye do it toward all the brethren that are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound more and more; — read the full passage →
And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timæus, Bartimæus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side. — read the full passage →
The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
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