Proverbs 13:3
Proverbs 13:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3 The Message (MSG)
Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.
Proverbs 13:3 King James Version (KJV)
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.
Proverbs 13:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3 New International Version (NIV)
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.