Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 21:23
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 21:23 Context
20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 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. 26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
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Other Translations
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soule from troubles.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
- Darby Bible
Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
- World English Bible
Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
- Darby Bible
Whoever keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
- World English Bible
Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:23
21:22 The strength - The strongest sorts to which the citizens trust.
21:25 Killeth - Torments him to death, while he passionately desires what he sees, he shall not enjoy, and will not take pains to procure.
