Proverbs 10:19 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

More versions

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.

Proverbs 10:19 Cross References

James 3:2

For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

James 1:19

Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For a dream cometh with a multitude of business; and a fool's voice with a multitude of words.

Psalm 39:1

I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

Job 11:2

Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be justified?

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Be not rash with thy month, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

Proverbs 11:12

He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Proverbs 11:13

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil.