Proverbs 21:23

New King James Version

Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.

Cross References

Psalm 141:3

Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 12:13

The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.

Proverbs 13:3

He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

Proverbs 18:21

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

James 1:26

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.