King James Bible
KJVHe that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 13:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
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 | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips — ruin to him! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
World English Bible
WEBHe who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips — ruin to him!
American King James Version
AKJVHe that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
King James Bible
KJVHe that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his soul: but he that hath no guard on his speech shall meet with evils.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
World English Bible
WEBHe who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips — ruin to him!
American King James Version
AKJVHe that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.