Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
In Context
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and bringeth down the stronghold wherein it trusteth.
24A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 13:3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.
Proverbs 17:27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; and he that husbandeth his spirit is a man of discernment.
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 →