ASV: He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
BBE: He who keeps a watch on his mouth keeps his life; but he whose lips are open wide will have destruction.
DBY: He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his soul; destruction shall be to him that openeth wide his lips.
KJV: He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
JPS: He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; but for him that openeth wide his lips there shall be ruin.
WBS: He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
WEB: He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
YLT: Whoso is keeping his mouth, is keeping his soul, Whoso is opening wide his lips -- ruin to him!
