OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 3

Proverbs 13:3

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He who guards his mouth guards his soul.

One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

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Proverbs 13:1–6

1

A wise son listens to his father’s instruction,

but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.

2

By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things,

but the unfaithful crave violence.

3
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He who guards his mouth guards his soul.

One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

4

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing,

but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

5

A righteous man hates lies,

but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

6

Righteousness guards the way of integrity,

but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

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