Proverbs 13:3
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordHe that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
— Proverbs 13:3, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips--ruin to him!