Proverbs 13:3

He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: 1 But he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

In Context

2A good man shall eat of the fruits of righteousness: 1 But the lives of transgressors shall perish before their time. 1

4Every slothful man desires, 1 But the hands of the active are diligent. 1

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Cross References

Judges 16:11And he said to her, If they should bind me fast with new ropes with which work has not been done, then shall I be weak, and shall be as another man.

Psalms 39:1For the end, a Psalm of David. 1

Proverbs 10:19By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; 1 But if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent. 1

Proverbs 14:3Out of the mouth of fools comes a rod of pride; 1 But the lips of the wise preserve them. 1

Proverbs 18:21Life and death are in the power of the tongue; 1 And they that rule it shall eat the fruits thereof. 1

Proverbs 21:23He that keeps his mouth and his tongue 1 Keeps his soul from trouble. 1

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 →

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