Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 13:3 He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
- Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
- Proverbs 17:27–28 He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.