Proverbs 13

We need to watch what we say. That is the truth spelled out in Proverbs 13:3. Well thought out words seldom opens the door for slanderous rebuttal or retaliation. The idea is not to say nothing but rather to ration our speech. The concept is supported by passages such as Ephesians 4:29 - "Do not let any unwholesome words come out of your mouth but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." So our few words should be purposeful. And James 1:26 - "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight reign on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless." So our few words should be godly. And 1 Peter 4:11a - "If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God." So our few words should be holy.
Stuart