Proverbs 13:3
Watch what you say and save your life—saying too much leads to disaster.
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2You'll be rewarded for saying good things, but dishonest people want violence.
4Lazy people want a lot, but get nothing; if you work hard you'll be well rewarded.
Cross References
Judges 16:11“If I'm tied up tight with new ropes that haven't been used before, I'll become just as weak as anyone else,” he told her.
Psalms 39:1I told myself, “I will be careful in what I do, and not sin in what I say. I will keep my mouth shut when the wicked are around.”
Proverbs 10:19If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
Proverbs 14:3What stupid people say punishes their pride, but what wise people say will protect them.
Proverbs 18:21What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.
Proverbs 21:23If you watch what you say, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.
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 →