Proverbs 21:23
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”Proverbs 21:23
What Does Proverbs 21:23 Mean?
Proverbs 21:23 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 21, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 21:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Proverbs 13:3“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”Psalms 39:1“I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.”Proverbs 18:21“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”Proverbs 17:27“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”James 1:26“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.”Proverbs 12:13“The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.”Proverbs 10:19“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”James 3:2“For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.”Psalms 34:13“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”Proverbs 19:16“He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.”Proverbs 10:14“Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.”
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