Proverbs 13:3

New Century Version

Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.

Cross References

Psalm 141:3

Lord, help me control my tongue; help me be careful about what I say.

Psalm 34:13

You must not say evil things, and you must not tell lies.

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will be careful how I act and will not sin by what I say. I will be careful what I say around wicked people.”

Proverbs 10:14

The wise don’t tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.

Proverbs 10:19

If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 10:8

The wise do what they are told, but a talkative fool will be ruined.

Proverbs 12:13

Evil people are trapped by their evil talk, but good people stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy will not get what they want, but those who work hard will.

Proverbs 14:3

Fools will be punished for their proud words, but the words of the wise will protect them.

Proverbs 18:21

What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

Proverbs 18:7

The words of fools will ruin them; their own words will trap them.

Proverbs 20:19

Gossips can’t keep secrets, so avoid people who talk too much.

Proverbs 21:23

Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble.

James 1:26

People who think they are religious but say things they should not say are just fooling themselves. Their “religion” is worth nothing.

Judges 16:11

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

Judges 16:17

So he told her everything. He said, “I have never had my hair cut, because I have been set apart to God as a Nazirite since I was born. If someone shaved my head, I would lose my strength and be as weak as any other man.”