Proverbs 10:19
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.”
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“When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
King James Version · Public Domain“In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips <FI>is<Fi> wise.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 10:19 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 11:2“Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated?
- Psalms 39:1I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”
- Proverbs 11:12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
- Proverbs 11:13A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
- Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
- Proverbs 17:27A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
- Ecclesiastes 5:1Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.
- Ecclesiastes 5:3As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
- Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
- James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
- James 3:2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
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