Proverbs 21:23

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

Proverbs 21:23 · King James Version

In other versions

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
ASV
He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
BBE
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
DBY
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
WEB
Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
YLT
Whoso keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
ENG
Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
WBT
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
BSB

²¹He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

²²A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

²³Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

²⁴Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

²⁵The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.