sticks and stones

Proverbs 18:21   21 The tongue has the power of life and death,  and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 10:19  19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
James 3:8  8 but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

James 1:26  26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

Proverbs 4:24  24 Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

Proverbs 10:8  8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Proverbs 10:10  10 He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Proverbs 10:31 31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.