Proverbs 21:23

The English Standar Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 141:3

Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

Proverbs 12:13

An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 13:3

Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.

Proverbs 18:21

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

James 1:26

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.