King James Version
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.(Proverbs 21:20)
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.(Proverbs 21:21)
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.(Proverbs 21:22)
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.(Proverbs 21:24)
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.(Proverbs 21:25)
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.(Proverbs 21:26)

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Proverbs 21:23 - Cross Reference

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. (Proverbs 17:27)
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. (James 1:26)
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. (Proverbs 13:3)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Proverbs 18:21)
The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. (Proverbs 12:13)
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. (James 3:2)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. (Proverbs 10:19)