Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:3
American Standard Version
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; `But' he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Amplified® Bible
He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Contemporary English Version
Keep what you know to yourself, and you will be safe; talk too much, and you are done for.
Darby English Version
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
Good News Bible
Be careful what you say and protect your life. A careless talker destroys himself.
King James Version
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
New American Standard Bible
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
New International Version
He who guards his lips guards his life,
but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
New King James Version
He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Revised Standard Version
He who guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips -- ruin to him!
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