Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his life from troubles.
In context
21Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness and honor. 22A wise man scales the city of warriors and brings down the stronghold they trusted. 23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his life from troubles. 24Insolent, arrogant—“Scoffer” is his name; he acts in a fury of pride. 25The craving of the sluggard kills him, because his hands refuse to work.
