Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 21:23 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Proverbs 21:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 21 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
Proverbs 21:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 21:23
Guarding mouth and tongue preserves one from troubles. Careless speech brings self-inflicted calamity—gossip, lying, harsh words all create problems for the speaker. James 3's teaching on the tongue's power to bless or curse expands this wisdom.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:23
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“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
“but deceives his heart”
“but the righteous shall come out of trouble.”
“but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“the same is a perfect man”