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Proverbs 13:3

World English Bible

3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes 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 International Version

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come 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.