23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

Other Translations of Proverbs 21:23

King James Version

23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

English Standard Version

23 Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

The Message

23 Watch your words and hold your tongue; you'll save yourself a lot of grief.

New King James Version

23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.

New Living Translation

23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 21:23

Commentary on Proverbs 21:23

(Read Proverbs 21:23)

It is our great concern to keep our souls from being entangled and disquieted.