Proverbs 13:3

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:3

BSB
He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
AKJV
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
CPDV
Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.
ERV
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
NHEB
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
SMT
He guarding his mouth, watched his soul: he opening wide his lips, destruction to him.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:3
Summary
Restraint preserves life; openness invites ruin.
Event
Speech control determines fate
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom