Proverbs 13:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:3 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:3 — KJV
“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
— Proverbs 13:3 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:3 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:3
“A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:3: mouth, lips, destruction
“That which is gone out of thy lips thou shalt keep and perform; even a freewill offering, according as thou hast vowed unto the LORD thy God, which thou hast promised with thy mouth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:3: mouth, lips
“And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:3: life, destruction
“Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. shouting for joy”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:3: mouth, lips
“Thine own mouth condemneth thee, and not I: yea, thine own lips testify against thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:3: mouth, lips
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