English Language Versions
KJV He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
KJVP He that keepeth H5341 his mouth H6310 keepeth H8104 his life: H5315 but he that openeth wide H6589 his lips H8193 shall have destruction. H4288
YLT Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips -- ruin to him!
ASV He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
WEB He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
RV He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life: {cf15i but} he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
NET The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
ERVEN People who are careful about what they say will save their lives, but those who speak without thinking will be destroyed.