Bridling Tongue

Question 1

we will be judged for everything we say

Answer 1

Matthew 12:36-37
[36]But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
[37]For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Question 2

Everyman should be swift to hear

Answer 2

James 1:19

[19]Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Question 3

a wise man will hold his tongue while being reproved

Answer 3

Ecclesiasticus 20:1

[1]There is a reproof that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise.

Question 4

people that talk to much will be hated

Answer 4

Ecclesiasticus 20:8

[8]He that useth many words shall be abhorred; and he that taketh to himself authority therein shall be hated.

Question 5

a wise man knows when not to talk

Answer 5

Ecclesiasticus 20:5-7
[5]There is one that keepeth silence, and is found wise: and another by much babbling becometh hateful.
[6]Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, knowing his time.
[7]A wise man will hold his tongue till he see opportunity: but a babbler and a fool will regard no time.

Question 6

dont rehearse what people tell you or speak about thers lives

Answer 6

Ecclesiasticus 19:6-10
[6]He that can rule his tongue shall live without strife; and he that hateth babbling shall have less evil.
[7]Rehearse not unto another that which is told unto thee, and thou shalt fare never the worse.
[8]Whether it be to friend or foe, talk not of other men’s lives; and if thou canst without offence, reveal them not.
[9]For he heard and observed thee, and when time cometh he will hate thee.
[10]If thou hast heard a word, let it die with thee; and be bold, it will not burst thee.

Question 7

do all things with out murmuring

Answer 7

Philippians 2:14

[14]Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Question 8

murmur and complainers have mens persons in admiration

Answer 8

Jude 1:16
[16]These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.

Question 9

the ear of jealousy hears all things .. and murmering is not hide..

Answer 9

Wisdom of Solomon 1:10-12
[10]For the ear of jealousy heareth all things: and the noise of murmurings is not hid.
[11]Therefore beware of murmuring, which is unprofitable; and refrain your tongue from backbiting: for there is no word so secret, that shall go for nought: and the mouth that belieth slayeth the soul.
[12]Seek not death in the error of your life: and pull not upon yourselves destruction with the works of your hands.

Question 10

a angry countence drives a back bitng tongue

Answer 10

Proverbs 25:23

[23]The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

Question 11

what you say can determine rather you live or die

Answer 11

Proverbs 18:21

[21]Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Question 12

a patient man will hide his words to the right moment

Answer 12

Ecclesiasticus 1:23-24
[23]A patient man will tear for a time, and afterward joy shall spring up unto him.
[24]He will hide his words for a time, and the lips of many shall declare his wisdom.

Question 13

what you say can hurt and or kill people

Answer 13

Ecclesiasticus 28:14-18
[14]A backbiting tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation: strong cities hath it pulled down, and overthrown the houses of great men.
[15]A backbiting tongue hath cast out virtuous women, and deprived them of their labours.
[16]Whoso hearkeneth unto it shall never find rest, and never dwell quietly.
[17]The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones.
[18]Many have fallen by the edge of the sword: but not so many as have fallen by the tongue.

Question 14

speak little with much understanding (use few words around elders)

Answer 14

Ecclesiasticus 32:7-9
[7]Speak, young man, if there be need of thee: and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked.
[8]Let thy speech be short, comprehending much in few words; be as one that knoweth and yet holdeth his tongue.
[9]If thou be among great men, make not thyself equal with them; and when ancient men are in place, use not many words.

Question 15

use not many words amonst elders

Answer 15

Ecclesiasticus 7:14

[14]Use not many words in a multitude of elders, and make not much babbling when thou prayest.