Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 21:23 in English Standard Version "Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble." Pr 12:13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. Pr 13:3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Pr 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked; whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.