Proverbs 21:23

Bible in Basic English 1965

He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

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O Lord, keep a watch over my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.

The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

If a man seems to have religion and has no control over his tongue but lets himself be tricked by what is false, this man's religion is of no value.