Proverbs 21:23

Whoever guards his mouth and tongue 1 keeps himself out of trouble. 1

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

22A wise man scales the city of the mighty ones, 1 and he brings down the stronghold in which they trusted. 1

24The proud and haughty person—”Mocker” is his name— 1 acts with arrogant pride. 1

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Cross References

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 13:3The one who guards his mouth protects his life, 1 but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself. 1

Proverbs 17:27One who has knowledge uses few words 1 and one with understanding is even-tempered. 1

James 1:26If anyone thinks himself to be religious, but if he does not control his tongue, he deceives his heart, and his religion is worthless.

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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