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Proverbs 21:23

Words and speechSelf-controlProtection and safety

21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

24 Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.

25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.

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BSB
He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
KJV
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
WEB
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
ASV
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
DARBY
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
BLB
The one guarding his mouth and his tongue is guarding his soul from distress.
ÅB
Den som varer sin munn og sin tunge, frir sitt liv fra trengsler.
OTB
De som vokter sin munn og tunge, beskytter seg selv mot trøbbel.
B1930
Den som varer sin munn og sin tunge, frir sitt liv fra trengsler.

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