Proverbs 13:3
He who guards his mouth guards his soul.One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
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In Context
2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things;but the unfaithful crave violence.
Cross References
Judges 16:11He said to her, "If they only bind me with new ropes with which no work has been done, then shall I become weak, and be as another man."
Psalms 39:1For the Chief Musician. For Jeduthun. A Psalm by David.I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I do not sin with my tongue.I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Proverbs 14:3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back,but the lips of the wise protect them.
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue;those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 21:23Whoever guards his mouth and his tonguekeeps his soul from troubles.
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 →