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One who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
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American Standard Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
Christian Standard Bible
The one who guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
English Standard Version
Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
King James Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
New International Version
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.
New King James Version
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
New Living Translation
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
World English Bible
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.