Proverbs 13:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

People who are careful about what they say will save their lives, but those who speak without thinking will be destroyed.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:23

People who are careful about what they say will save themselves from trouble.

Proverbs 18:21

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

Proverbs 18:7

Fools hurt themselves when they speak. Their own words trap them.

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will be careful about what I say. I will not let my tongue cause me to sin. I will keep my mouth closed when I am around wicked people.”

Proverbs 10:19

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

Proverbs 20:19

You cannot trust someone who would talk about things told in private. So don’t be friends with someone who talks too much.

James 1:26

You might think you are a very religious person. But if your tongue is out of control, you are fooling yourself. Your careless talk makes your offerings to God worthless.

Proverbs 12:13

The wicked are trapped by their foolish words, but good people escape from such trouble.

Psalm 34:13

Then avoid saying anything hurtful, and never let a lie come out of your mouth.

Psalm 141:3

Lord, help me control what I say. Don’t let me say anything bad.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves.

Proverbs 13:4

Lazy people always want things but never get them. Those who work hard get plenty.

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, I would lose my strength. I would become as weak as any other man.”

Proverbs 10:8

The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves.

Proverbs 14:3

Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you.