Proverbs 13:3
Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
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In Context
4The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
Cross References
Judges 16:11And he answered her, “If I will be bound with new cords, which have never been used, I will be weak and like other men.”
Psalms 39:1Unto the end. A Psalm of David himself.
Proverbs 10:19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
Proverbs 14:3In the mouth of the foolish, there is a rod of arrogance. But the lips of the wise guard them.
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.
Proverbs 21:23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from anguish.
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 →