World English Bible
Proverbs 13:3
“He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 13
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
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.