Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. 2 One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. 1
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2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; 2 but the unfaithful crave violence. 1
Cross References
Psalms 39:1I said, “I will watch my ways, so that I don’t sin ·err (the standard goal)· with my tongue. 2 I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.” 1
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellious breach of relationship, 2 but he who restrains his lips + 10:19. Quoted in James 1:19 does wisely. 1
Proverbs 14:3The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, 2 but the lips of the wise protect them. 1
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; 2 those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· it will eat its fruit. 1
Proverbs 21:23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue 2 keeps his soul from troubles. 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 →