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Proverbs 21:23

World English Bible

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps his soul from troubles.

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Proverbs 21:23 in other translations

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 21:23 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:23 in context

  1. 21He who follows after righteousness and kindness
    finds life, righteousness, and honor.
  2. 22A wise man scales the city of the mighty,
    and brings down the strength of its confidence.
  3. 23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
    keeps his soul from troubles.
  4. 24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name—
    he works in the arrogance of pride.
  5. 25The desire of the sluggard kills him,
    for his hands refuse to labor.