Proverbs 13:3

The one who guards his mouth protects his life, 1 but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself. 1

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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

2From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, 1 but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence. 1

4The appetite of lazy people craves but gets nothing, 1 but the appetite of diligent people will be richly satisfied. 1

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Cross References

Judges 16:11He said to her, “If they tie me up with new ropes which have never been used for work, I will become weak and like any other man.”

Psalms 39:1I decided, “I will watch what I say 1 so that I do not sin with my tongue. 1 I will muzzle my mouth 1 while in the presence of an evil man.” 1

Proverbs 10:19When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, 1 but he who is careful in what he says is wise. 1

Proverbs 14:3From the mouth of a fool comes an offshoot of his pride, 1 but the lips of the wise will preserve them. 1

Proverbs 18:21Death and life are controlled by the tongue, 1 and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit. 1

Proverbs 21:23Whoever guards his mouth and tongue 1 keeps himself out of 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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