Topic

Too Much Talking

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Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

1 Timothy 2:1–3

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

2 Thessalonians 3:11

For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.

1 Peter 3:3–4

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 →

1 Timothy 5:13–14

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 →

1 Thessalonians 4:10–11

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 →

Mark 10:46–52

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 →

Ecclesiastes 9:17

The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

Proverbs 14:23

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.

Proverbs 17:27–28

He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:8

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.

John 15:16

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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