When to Keep your Mouth Shut

When To Keep Your Mouth Shut

“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles” – Proverbs 21:23

Don’t Open Your Mouth:

1. In the heat of anger.  Proverbs 14:17
2. When you don’t have all the facts.  Proverbs 18:13
3. When you haven’t verified the story.  Deuteronomy 17:6
4. If your words will offend a weaker brother.  1 Corinthians 8:11
5. If your words will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends and family.  1 Peter 2:21-23
6. When you are tempted to joke about sin.  Proverbs 14:9
7. When you would be ashamed of your words later.  Proverbs 8:8
8. When you are tempted to make light of holy things.  Ecclesiastes 5:2
9. If your words would convey a wrong impression.  Proverbs 17:27
10. If the issue is none of your business.  Proverbs 14:10
11. When you are tempted to tell an outright lie.  Proverbs 4:24
12. When your words will damage someone’s reputation.  Proverbs 16:27
13. If your words will destroy a friendship.  Proverbs 16:28
14. When you are feeling critical.  James 3:8-9
15. If you can’t speak without yelling.  Proverbs 25:28
16. When it is time to listen.  Proverbs 13:1
17. If you may have to eat your words later.  Proverbs 18:21
18. If you’ve already said it more than once (nagging).  Proverbs 19:13
19. When you are tempted to flatter a wicked person.  Proverbs 24:24
20. When you are supposed to be working instead.  Proverbs 14:23