Proverbs 10:19 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

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

Proverbs 10:19 Krydshenvisninger

Job 11:2

“Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and a man 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 bridle my mouth, so long as the wicked are in my presence.”

Proverbs 11:12

He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 11:13

He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their 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 to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know that they are doing evil.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty 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 a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words.

James 1:19

Know this, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

James 3:2

For we all make many mistakes, and if any one makes no mistakes in what he says he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.