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Proverbs 21:23
He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.
Proverbs 21:23 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 21:23 in other translations
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
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In context
20 Desirable treasure and oil, are in the home of the wise, but, a man who is a dullard, will destroy it.
21 He that pursueth righteousness and lovingkindness, shall find life, righteousness and honour.
22 A city of heroes, doth a wise man scale, and bringeth down the strength of its confidence.
23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth, out of distresses, his soul.
24 A haughty insolent one—Scoffer is his name, is he that acteth in a transport of pride.
25 The craving of the sluggard, killeth him, for his hands have refused to work.
26 All the day, he greatly craveth, whereas, the righteous, giveth, and doth not spare.
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