Proverbs 21:23
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
World English Bible British
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, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Proverbs 13:3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 17:27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
James 1:26If anyone amongst you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s 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 →