Proverbs 13:3

God's Word

Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.

Cross References

Psalm 141:3

O Lord, set a guard at my mouth. Keep watch over the door of my lips.

Psalm 34:13

Keep your tongue from saying evil things and your lips from speaking deceitful things.

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will watch my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue. I will bridle my mouth while wicked people are in my presence.”

Proverbs 10:14

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:8

The one who is truly wise accepts commands, but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.

Proverbs 12:13

An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 13:4

A lazy person craves food and there is none, but the appetite of hard-working people is satisfied.

Proverbs 14:3

Because of a stubborn fool’s words a whip is lifted against him, but wise people are protected by their speech.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.

Proverbs 18:7

A fool’s mouth is his ruin. His lips are a trap to his soul.

Proverbs 20:19

Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets. Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.

Proverbs 21:23

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

James 1:26

If a person thinks that he is religious but can’t control his tongue, he is fooling himself. That person’s religion is worthless.

Judges 16:11

Samson told her, “If someone ties me up tightly with new ropes that have never been used, I will be like any other man.”

Judges 16:17

Finally, he told her the truth. He told her, “Because I’m a Nazirite, no one has ever cut the hair on my head. I was dedicated to God before I was born. If my hair is ever shaved off, my strength will leave me. Then I’ll be like any other man.”