Proverbs 21:23

The Scriptures 1998

Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Guards his life from distresses.

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O יהוה, set a guard for my mouth; Watch over the door of my lips.

When words are many, Transgression is not absent, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare, But the righteous gets out of distress.

He who watches over his mouth guards his being, But he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

The highway of the straight Is to turn away from evil; He who guards his life watches over His way.

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

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