Proverbs 17:27 commends restraint in speech, directly reinforcing the wisdom of holding one's tongue.

Proverbs 17:28 says silence can make a fool appear wise, supporting the value of holding one's tongue.

Proverbs 11:12 says a man of understanding remains silent, directly supporting the value of restraining lips.

Proverbs 12:23 contrasts prudent concealment with foolish proclamation, paralleling restraint vs. many words.

Proverbs 13:3 warns that guarding the mouth preserves life, a stronger version of the same principle.

Proverbs 15:28 highlights pondering before answering, echoing the prudent restraint of speech.

Proverbs 21:23 reinforces that guarding speech keeps one from trouble — the same prudent restraint urged here.

Proverbs 18:21 declares the tongue holds power of life and death, expanding on the consequences of many words.

James 3:2 highlights that controlling one's speech is a mark of perfection, connecting to the wisdom of holding one's tongue here.

James 1:19 echoes this theme: 'slow to speak' matches the call to restrain lips and avoid transgression.

Ecclesiastes 10:14 states that the fool multiplies words, echoing the warning that many words bring sin.

Ecclesiastes 5:3 similarly warns that many words accompany a fool's voice, reinforcing the wisdom of restraint.

Psalm 39:1 resolves to keep the tongue from sin, mirroring the wisdom of restraining speech here.

Job 11:2 directly asks about a 'multitude of words' being unanswerable, reinforcing that many words lead to error.

James 1:26 echoes this theme, warning that an unbridled tongue makes religion worthless — a NT call to control speech.

Ecclesiastes 5:2 applies the same caution to prayer — letting words be few before God, deepening the call for restraint.

Ecclesiastes 10:13 describes how a fool's words start as folly and end in wickedness, illustrating the sin from many words.

Job 29:9 describes princes restraining speech, a positive example of prudence and silence.

Job 9:20 shows a similar danger—his own mouth condemns him, illustrating how many words can bring transgression.