Idle Words

My screws are loose and I'm feeling up tight.

I'm wondering, my Lord, if I'll ever get it right.

My words are wild and I'm acting like a child.

I speak bristly; I hate speaking like the fool!

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:19 NKJV

The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18 NIV

The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

Proverbs 17:27 NIV

The more the words,
the less the meaning,
and how does that profit anyone?

Ecclesiastes 6:11