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.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:23

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

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 10:19

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

Proverbs 20:19

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

James 1:26

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

Proverbs 12:13

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

Proverbs 10:14

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

Proverbs 13:4

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

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.’

Proverbs 10:8

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

Proverbs 14:3

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