Proverbs 21:23

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 21:23

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 21

²¹ He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

²² A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

²³ He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

²⁴ Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man—of him who acts with excessive pride.

²⁵ The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

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