Proverbs 21:23

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

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

In Context

22A chacham scaleth the city of the gibborim (mighty ones), 1 and casteth down the trusted stronghold thereof. 1

24Proud and haughty scoffer is shmo, 1 who acteth in superfluity of zadon (pride). 1

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Cross References

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

Proverbs 13:3He that is shomer over his peh (mouth) guards his nefesh, 1 but he that openeth wide his sfatayim (lips) shall have ruin. 1

Proverbs 17:27He that hath da'as spareth his words, 1 and an ish tevunah (man of understanding) is of a calm ruach. 1

James 1:26If anyone considers himself to be one of the Charedim [Orthodox, G-d-fearing Jewish religious ones], yet has lashon hora and does not bridle his tongue but instead causes his lev to fall under remiyah (deceit), this oneʼs chasidus (piety) is worthless. + 1:26 Ps 34:13; 39:1; 141:3

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 →

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