Verse of the Day
Proverbs 13:3 NIV
He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
Translations of Today's Verse
King James Version
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.English Standard Version
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.The Message
Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.New King James Version
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.New Living Translation
Those who control their tongue will have a long life; a quick retort can ruin everything.Proverbs 13:3 In-Context
1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
4 A sluggard's appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.
This Week's Daily Bible Verses
Thursday, January 08
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 6 NIVWednesday, January 07
Psalm 84:10
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
Read all of Psalm 84 NIVTuesday, January 06
Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.
Read all of Romans 1 NIVMonday, January 05
Romans 1:17
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."
Read all of Romans 1 NIVSunday, January 04
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Read all of Romans 6 NIVSaturday, January 03
2 Corinthians 5:17
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
Read all of 2 Corinthians 5 NIVFriday, January 02
Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.
Read all of Proverbs 17 NIV
Commentary on Today's Verse
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.