Proverbs 21:23

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

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
- Darby Bible

He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
- English Revised Version

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
- World English Bible

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.