Proverbs 13:3 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

American Standard Version (1901)

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Common English Bible

People who watch their mouths guard their lives, but those who open their lips are ruined.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.

Proverbs 13:3 Cross References

Proverbs 10:14

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.

Proverbs 10:19

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent.

Proverbs 10:8

A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed.

Proverbs 12:13

By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 14:3

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline, but the lips of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:7

A fool’s mouth is his devastation, and his lips are a trap for his life.

Proverbs 20:19

The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.

Proverbs 21:23

The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

James 1:26

If anyone  thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue,  his religion is useless and he deceives himself.

Judges 16:11

He told her, ‘If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used,  I will become weak and be like any other man.’

Judges 16:17

he told her the whole truth and said to her, ‘My hair has never been cut,  because I am a Nazirite  to God from birth. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become weak and be like any other man.’