Proverbs 13:3

Easy To Read Version

The person who is careful about the things he says will save his life. But the person who speaks without thinking will be destroyed.

Cross References

Psalm 141:3

Lord, help me control the things I say.\par Help me watch what I say.\par

Psalm 34:13

then that person must not say bad things;\par that person must not tell lies.\par

Psalm 39:1

I said,\par “I will be careful about the things I say.\par I will not let my tongue cause me to sin.\par I will keep my mouth closed {\cf2\super [235]} when I am around wicked people.”\par

Proverbs 10:14

Wise people \{are quiet\} and learn new things. But foolish people talk and bring trouble to themselves.

Proverbs 10:19

A person who talks too much gets himself into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.

Proverbs 10:8

A wise person obeys when someone tells him to do something. But a fool argues and brings trouble to himself.

Proverbs 12:13

An evil person says foolish things and is trapped by his words. But a good person escapes from that kind of trouble.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy person wants things, but he can never get them. But people who work hard will get the things they want.

Proverbs 14:3

A foolish person’s words cause him trouble. But the words of a wise person protect him.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue can speak words that bring life or death. And people who love to talk must be ready to accept what it brings.

Proverbs 18:7

When a foolish person talks, he ruins himself. His own words trap him.

Proverbs 20:19

A person who tells gossip about other people can’t be trusted. So don’t be friends with a person who talks too much.

Proverbs 21:23

If a person is careful about the things he says, then he saves himself from trouble.

James 1:26

You might think you are religious (good). But if you say things you should not say, then you are fooling yourself. Your “religion” is worth nothing.

Judges 16:11

Samson said, “Someone would have to tie me up with new ropes. They would have to tie me with ropes that have not been used before. If someone did that, I would become as weak as any other man.”

Judges 16:17

Finally, Samson told Delilah everything. He said, “I have never had my hair cut. I was dedicated to God before I was born. If someone shaved my head, then I would lose my strength. I would become as weak as any other man.”