Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
He 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…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Note, 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…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
keepeth … keepeth Rather, guardeth … keepeth, R.V., the Heb. words being different. For the sentiment comp. Pro 10:19.
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