Proverbs 13:3

New English Translation

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Cross References

Psalm 141:3

O Lord, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!

Psalm 34:13

Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

Psalm 39:1

I decided, “I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”

Proverbs 10:14

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

Proverbs 10:19

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

Proverbs 10:8

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

Proverbs 12:13

The evil person is ensnared by the transgression of his speech, but the righteous person escapes out of trouble.

Proverbs 13:4

The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.

Proverbs 14:3

In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:7

The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life.

Proverbs 20:19

The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.

Proverbs 21:23

The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

James 1:26

If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

Judges 16:11

He said to her, “If they tie me tightly with brand new ropes that have never been used, I will become weak and be just like any other man.”

Judges 16:17

Finally he told her his secret. He said to her, “My hair has never been cut, for I have been dedicated to God from the time I was conceived. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me; I would become weak, and be just like all other men.”