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Proverbs 21:23 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 21 · verse 23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.Proverbs 21:23 · King James Version
Proverbs 21:23 in context
21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
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Key words (Strong's)
- keepethshâmarproperly, to hedge aboutH8104 →
- tonguelâshôwnthe tongue , used literally , and figurativelyH3956 →
- mouthpehthe mouth , whether literal or figurativeH6310 →
- soulnepheshproperly, a breathing creatureH5315 →
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Note, 1. It is our great concern to keep our souls from straits, being entangled in snares and perplexities, and disquieted with troubles, that we may preserve the possession and enjoyment of ourselves and that our souls may be in frame for the service of God. 2.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary