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Proverbs 21:23
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23 · World English 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 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.
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