Old Testament · VERSE 3

Proverbs 13:3

King James Version

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

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Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Proverbs 13:2

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

Proverbs 13:3SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Proverbs 13:5

A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

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