Proverbs 21:23

23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

Proverbs 21:23 in Other Translations

KJV
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
ESV
23 Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
NLT
23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
MSG
23 Watch your words and hold your tongue; you'll save yourself a lot of grief.
CSB
23 The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

Proverbs 21:23 In-Context

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.
23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.
24 The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury.
25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him, because his hands refuse to work.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 34:13; James 3:2
  • 2. S Proverbs 10:19; Proverbs 12:13; S Proverbs 13:3
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