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19 In many words, transgression is not lacking,
    but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

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19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
    but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

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23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
    he guards his life[a] from danger.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:23 Or “soul,” or “inner self”

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

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