Proverbs 21:23

Proverbs 21:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
• New International Version (NIV)Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.

Context of Proverbs 21:23

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. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 24Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath. 25The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:

Proverbs 21:23 word by word

שֹׁמֵ֣ר פִּ֭יו וּלְשׁוֹנ֑וֹ שֹׁמֵ֖ר מִצָּר֣וֹת נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃Read the interlinear

• mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
• tongueלָשׁוֹןlâshôn lâshôn leshônâh · tongueH3956
• soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315

Cross-references for Proverbs 21:23

• Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
• Proverbs 12:13In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.
• Proverbs 13:3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
• Proverbs 17:27He that hath knowledge spareth his words; and a man of understanding is of a cool spirit.
• Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
• James 1:26If any one think himself to be religious, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, this man's religion is vain.
• James 3:2For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he [is] a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.

Commentaries on Proverbs 21:23

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23Verse 23 It is our great concern to keep our souls from being entangled and disquieted.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. (Compare Pr 13:2, 3; Jas 3:6-10).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 21:23

• Prudence
• Speaking
• Tongue

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Commentaries on Proverbs 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings