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
Tuesday, August 19
Psalm 51:1-2
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
Read all of Psalm 51 NIVMonday, August 18
Proverbs 15:4
The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Read all of Proverbs 15 NIVSunday, August 17
Daniel 4:34-35
At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was restored. Then I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever. His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: "What have you done?"
Read all of Daniel 4 NIVSaturday, August 16
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men."
Read all of Matthew 5 NIVFriday, August 15
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Read all of James 1 NIVThursday, August 14
1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
Read all of 1 Peter 3 NIVWednesday, August 13
1 Chronicles 16:11-12
Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced.
Read all of 1 Chronicles 16 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.