Proverbs 21:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anyone who controls what they say and keeps their tongue in check protects themselves from troubles.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that being careful with our words helps us avoid problems and difficulties in life.

📚 Historical Context

This proverb comes from the collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon, written around 950-700 BC. In ancient Hebrew culture, words were considered extremely powerful and consequential. The concept of 'keeping' one's mouth refers to guarding it like a valuable treasure, reflecting the belief that speech could either bring blessing or destruction to a person's life.

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