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


In Context

20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.

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

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

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

24 The proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, he worketh in the arrogance of pride.

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

Proverbs 21:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

21:23He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

21:23He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

21:23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:23Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

21:23Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:23Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.