We are here admonished concerning the government of the tongue, that
necessary duty of a Christian. 1. It is good to say little, because in
the multitude of words there wanteth not sin, or sin doth not cease.
Usually, those that speak much speak much amiss, and among many words
there cannot but be many idle words, which they must shortly give an
account of. Those that love to hear themselves talk do not consider
what work they are making for repentance; for that will be wanted, and
first or last will be had, where there wanteth not sin. 2. It is
therefore good to keep our mouth as with a bridle: He that refrains his
lips, that often checks himself, suppresses what he has thought, and
holds in that which would transpire, is a wise man; it is an evidence
of his wisdom, and he therein consults his own peace. Little said is
soon amended, Amos v. 13; Jam. i. 19.