Proverbs 13:3
He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
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In Context
2A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.
4The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.
Cross References
Judges 16:11And he said to her, If they only put round me new thick cords which have never been used, then I will become feeble and will be like any other man.
Psalms 39:1To the chief music-maker. Of Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David.
Proverbs 10:19Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
Proverbs 14:3In the mouth of the foolish man is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will keep them safe.
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
Proverbs 21:23He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:3
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. Note, 1. If that which comes from within, out of the heart, be good, and from a good treasure, it will return with advantage. Inward comfort and satisfaction will be daily bread; nay, it will be a continual feast to those who delight in that communication which is to the use of edifying. 2. Violence done will recoil in the face of him that does it: The soul of the transgressors that harbours and plots mischief,… Read the whole commentary →