Proverbs 10:19

Bible in Basic English 1965

Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

Cross References

Job 11:2

Are all these words to go unanswered? and is a man seen to be right because he is full of talk?

Psalm 39:1

To the chief music-maker. Of Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David. I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.

Proverbs 11:12

He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

Proverbs 11:13

He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.

Proverbs 12:23

A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Put your feet down with care when you go to the house of God, for it is better to give ear than to make the burned offerings of the foolish, whose knowledge is only of doing evil.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Be not unwise with your mouth, and let not your heart be quick to say anything before God, because God is in heaven and you are on the earthso let not the number of your words be great.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

As a dream comes from much business, so the voice of a foolish man comes with words in great number.

James 1:19

You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

James 3:2

For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.