Proverbs 13:3

He that is shomer over his peh (mouth) guards his nefesh, 1 but he that openeth wide his sfatayim (lips) shall have ruin. 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

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

2An ish shall eat tov by the fruit of his peh (mouth), 1 but the nefesh of the bogedim (unfaithful ones, traitors) shall eat chamas. 1

4The nefesh of the atzel (sluggard, lazy one) desireth, and hath nothing, 1 but the nefesh of the kharutzim (diligent ones) shall have ample provision. 1

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Cross References

Judges 16:11And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with avotim chadashim that never were used, then shall I be weak, and be as any adam.

Psalms 39:1(For the one directing, even to Yedutun. Mizmor Dovid) 1

Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of devarim there wanteth not sin, 1 but he that restraineth his sfatayim (lips) is maskil (wise). 1

Proverbs 14:3In the peh (mouth) of the fool is a rod of ga'avah (pride), 1 but the sfatayim (lips) of the chachamim shall be shomer over them and preserve them. 1

Proverbs 18:21Mavet and chayyim are in the power of the lashon, 1 and they that love it shall eat the p'ri (fruit) thereof. 1

Proverbs 21:23He who is shomer over his peh (mouth) and his lashon (tongue) 1 is shomer over his nefesh from tzoros. 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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