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Proverbs 13:3
Proverbs 13:3
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Proverbs 13 — OverviewProverbs 13 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleMoral Maxims.Proverbs 13 — OverviewProverbs 13 · Little Bible — for children and parentsProverbs 13 continues Solomon's collection of sharp, contrasting wisdom sayings. The chapter holds together a consistent theme: how we speak, work, and respond to correction shapes our whole life. The wise person…Proverbs 13:3Proverbs 13:3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleNote, 1. A guard upon the lips is a guard to the soul. He that is
cautious, that thinks twice before he speaks once, that, if he have
thought evil, lays his hand upon his mouth to suppress it, that keeps a…Proverbs 13:3Proverbs 13:3 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life,.... He that keeps his mouth shut keeps it as with a bridle; keeps it from speaking things of other persons, particularly of such as are in high places, of kings and princes,…Proverbs 13:3Proverbs 13:3 · Little Bible — for children and parentsThere is a direct link between speech and life-outcomes. Careless, unguarded talk creates exposure to enemies, conflict, and destruction. Keeping the mouth — disciplining what we say — is a life-protecting practice. The…