Proverbs 21:23

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

In context

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
KJV King James Version: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
WEB World English Bible: Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
ASV American Standard Version: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
DBY Darby Translation: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
WBS Webster Bible: Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.