Proverbs 13:3 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 13:3 MSG (The Message)
Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.
Proverbs 13:3 KJV (King James Version)
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3 NCV (New Century Version)
Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.
Proverbs 13:3 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3 NIV (New International Version)
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who guards his mouth preserves his life, But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3 NLT (New Living Translation)
Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Proverbs 13:3 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Guard your words and you’ll guard your life, but if you don’t control your tongue, it will ruin everything.
Proverbs 13:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.