Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
In Context
22A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
24Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 13:3He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
Proverbs 17:27A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
James 1:26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:23
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. Note, 1. Those that have power are apt to promise themselves great things from their power. The city of the mighty thinks itself impregnable, and therefore its strength is the confidence thereof, what it boasts of and trust in, bidding defiance to danger. 2. Those that have wisdom, though they are so modest as not to promise much, often perform great things, even against those that are so confident of their… Read the whole commentary →