Proverbs 21:23

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

Cross References (7)

  • Proverbs 13:3 (30)

    He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

  • Proverbs 18:21 (22)

    Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

  • Proverbs 17:27–28 (21)

    A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

  • James 1:26 (20)

    If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is wort

  • Proverbs 12:13 (19)

    An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.

  • Proverbs 10:19 (17)

    When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

  • James 3:2–13 (15)

    We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole