Proverbs 13:3 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | He that keepeth | נֹצֵ֣ר | h5341 |
| 1 | his mouth | פִּ֭יו | h6310 |
| 2 | keepeth | שֹׁמֵ֣ר | h8104 |
| 3 | his life | נַפְשׁ֑וֹ | h5315 |
| 4 | but he that openeth wide | פֹּשֵׂ֥ק | h6589 |
| 5 | his lips | שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו | h8193 |
| 6 | shall have destruction | מְחִתָּה | h4288 |
| 7 | | לֽוֹ׃ | h0 |
Other Translations
King James Version (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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
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!