Proverbs 21:23
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
In context
21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
Proverbs 21:23 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth 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.