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Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
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American Standard Version
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Christian Standard Bible
The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
English Standard Version
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
King James Version
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
New American Standard Bible
One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
New King James Version
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
New Living Translation
Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.
World English Bible
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.