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Proverbs 21:23

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

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

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

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

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

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

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

The road of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.