Proverbs 21:23 Hebrew Word Analysis

3Whoso keepethשֹׁמֵ֖רh8104
1his mouthפִּ֭יוh6310
2and his tongueוּלְשׁוֹנ֑וֹh3956
3Whoso keepethשֹׁמֵ֖רh8104
4from troublesמִצָּר֣וֹתh6869
5his soulנַפְשֽׁוֹ׃h5315

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

World English Bible (WEB)

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.