Verse Comparison: Proverbs 21:23
American Standard Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
Amplified® Bible
He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from troubles.
Contemporary English Version
Watching what you say can save you a lot of trouble.
Darby English Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Good News Bible
If you want to stay out of trouble, be careful what you say.
King James Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
New American Standard Bible
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
New International Version
He who guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps himself from calamity.
New King James Version
Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.
Revised Standard Version
He who keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.
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