Proverbs 10:19 - New Revised Standard Version

¹⁹ When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁹ In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

Common English Bible

¹⁹ With lots of words comes wrongdoing, but the wise restrain their lips.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁹ In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

Proverbs 10:19 Cross References

Job 11:2

“Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and should one full of talk be vindicated?

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue; I will keep a muzzle on my mouth as long as the wicked are in my presence.”

Proverbs 11:12

Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.

Proverbs 12:23

One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God; to draw near to listen is better than the sacrifice offered by fools; for they do not know how to keep from doing evil.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Never be rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be quick to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven, and you upon earth; therefore let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For dreams come with many cares, and a fool's voice with many words.

James 1:19

You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger;

James 3:2

For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.