Proverbs 21:23
King James Version (KJV)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
In context
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22 A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24 Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
Proverbs 21:23 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
- 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.