Proverbs 21:23
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
In context
20 Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor. 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. 23 Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. 24 “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. 26 All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 21:23 in the KJV
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:23 in the NIV
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.