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Proverbs 21:23 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles. "

Proverbs 21:23

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21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

24 The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

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We should make it a chief concern to keep our souls from tight spots, from being trapped in snares and tangled in troubles. If we do, we can keep control of ourselves and stay fit to serve God. A soul crowded with worry and confusion is not ready for obedience or worship.

Anyone who wants to guard the soul must keep watch at the door of the lips. We must control the mouth by self-control, so no forbidden food enters it, and no stolen water is taken in. In other words, we must not let ourselves overeat or overdrink. We must also guard the tongue, so no sinful word comes out, and no harmful speech passes through the lips.

Careful watch over our words will keep us from many dangers that an uncontrolled tongue brings on people. Guard your heart, and it will help guard your tongue from sin. Guard your tongue, and it will help guard your heart from trouble.

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Proverbs 21:1

"The king’s heart is in the LORD’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires."

Proverbs 21:2

"Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts."

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"To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice."

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"A high look and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin."

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"The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty."

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"Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death."

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