Proverbs 21:23

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

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

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

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

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

Good people live their lives trying to stay away from evil. The person who is careful with his life, is guarding his soul.

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

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.