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 can't verify the story.
4. If your words will offend a weaker brother.
5. If your words will be a poor reflection of the
Lord or your friends or family.
6. When you are tempted to make light of Holy
things.
7. When you are tempted to joke about sin.
Proverbs 14:9
8. If you would be ashamed of your words later.
Proverbs 8:8
9. If your words would convey a wrong
immpression.-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. If your words will damage someone's
reputation.-Proverbs 16:27
13. If your word would destroy a friendship.
Proverbs 16:28
14. When you are feeling critical.
15. If you can't speak without yelling.
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 one time.
(Then, it becomes 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