Compare Proverbs 13:3
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 13:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| King James Bible (KJV) | He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips — ruin to him! | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction. |
King James Bible
KJV
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
American Standard Version
ASV
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
English Revised Version
ERV
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
World English Bible
WEB
He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips — ruin to him!
American King James Version
AKJV
He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.