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Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
Proverbs 21:23 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 21:23 in other translations
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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In context
20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.
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