1. Matthew 6:7
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.
2. 2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness
3. 1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge,”
4. Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
5. Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
6. Ecclesiastes 5:3
For a dream comes with much business, and a fool’s voice with many words.
7. James 1:26
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
8. James 3:6
And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.
9. Proverbs 10:8
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
10. Ecclesiastes 10:14
A fool multiplies words, though no man knows what is to be, and who can tell him what will be after him?
11. Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
12. Proverbs 14:23
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.
13. Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
14. Proverbs 12:23
A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
15. Titus 1:10
For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party.
16. 1 Corinthians 14:9
So with yourselves, if with your tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is said? For you will be speaking into the air.
17. Proverbs 10:10
Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin.
18. James 1:19
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.
19. James 3:8
But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
20. Proverbs 29:11
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
21. 1 Timothy 5:13
Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not.
