Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
In context
1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: But a scorner heareth not rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: But the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
5 A righteous man hateth lying: But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:3 in the NIV
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:3 in the ESV
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.