3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:3

King James Version

3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

English Standard Version

3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

The Message

3 Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.

New King James Version

3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

New Living Translation

3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:3

Commentary on Proverbs 13:3

(Read Proverbs 13:3)

He that thinks before he speaks, that suppresses evil if he have thought it, keeps his soul from a great deal both of guilt and grief. Many a one is ruined by an ungoverned tongue.