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

Proverbs 21:23 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૧:૨૩
જે કોઈ પોતાના મુખની તથા જીભની સંભાળ રાખે છે તે સંકટમાં પોતાના આત્માનું રક્ષણ કરે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २१:२३
जो अपने मुँह को वश में रखता है वह अपने प्राण को विपत्तियों से बचाता है।

In context

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

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

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

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

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

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