Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 12:13 : 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
- Prov 13:3 : 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
- Prov 18:21 : 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
- Jas 1:26 : 26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
- Jas 3:2-9 : 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. 7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: 8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh. 13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
- Prov 17:27-28 : 27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
- Prov 10:19 : 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Prov 13:2-32 verses83%
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
- Prov 10:18-214 verses77%
18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
- Prov 18:6-72 verses77%
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
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3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
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11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
- Prov 15:1-22 verses75%
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
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23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
- Prov 4:23-242 verses74%
23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
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10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
- Prov 18:20-212 verses74%
20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
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3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
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12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
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18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
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23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
- Prov 17:27-282 verses73%
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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13 Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
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2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
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21 Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.
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22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
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8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
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18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
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5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
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17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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19 Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit.
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32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
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24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
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18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
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13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.