Proverbs 21:23
If you watch what you say, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
In Context
24A proud, conceited, mocker—that's the name of those who act with insolent arrogance.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
Proverbs 13:3Watch what you say and save your life—saying too much leads to disaster.
Proverbs 17:27If you're wise, you'll be careful what you say; and if you're sensible, you'll keep your temper.
James 1:26If you think you're religious, but don't control what you say, you deceive yourself—your religion is pointless.
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 →