In Psalm 39:1, the psalmist resolves to guard his tongue from sin, directly echoing the command to keep the tongue from evil.

Psalm 15:2 describes the righteous as speaking truth in their heart, reinforcing the command to keep from deceitful speech.

In Proverbs 12:19, truthful lips endure while lying tongues are temporary, directly supporting the command to avoid deceit.

Proverbs 12:22 echoes the same condemnation of lying lips, calling them an abomination to the Lord.

In Proverbs 18:21, the tongue holds power over life and death, reinforcing why one must keep it from evil and deceit.

Proverbs 19:9 warns that false witnesses and liars will not go unpunished, reinforcing the consequence of deceit.

In Matthew 12:35-37, Jesus warns that every careless word will be judged, underscoring the importance of guarding one's speech.

Colossians 3:9 directly commands believers not to lie to one another, echoing the same prohibition.

In James 1:26, bridling the tongue is essential to true religion, directly paralleling the call to avoid deceitful speech.

In James 3:2, controlling one's speech is a mark of perfection, echoing the command to keep the tongue from evil.

In James 3:5-10, the tongue's power and inconsistency are described, reinforcing the need to keep it from evil and deceit.

1 Peter 2:1 lists deceit and slander as things to put away, matching the call to keep the tongue from evil.

1 Peter 2:22 affirms that no deceit was found in Christ's mouth, exemplifying the ideal of truthful speech.

Revelation 14:5 states that no lie was found in the mouths of the redeemed, directly paralleling the command to avoid deceit.

In James 1:19, being slow to speak aligns with the command to keep the tongue from evil, promoting careful speech.

Isaiah 63:8 describes God's people as those who will not deal falsely, aligning with the call to avoid deceit.