Proverbs 10:19

God's Word

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Cross References

Job 11:2

“Shouldn’t someone answer this flood of words? Should a good public speaker be acquitted?

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will watch my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue. I will bridle my mouth while wicked people are in my presence.”

Proverbs 11:12

A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.

Proverbs 11:13

Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.

Proverbs 12:23

A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge, but foolish minds preach stupidity.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Watch your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are unaware that they are doing ⌞something⌟ evil.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Don’t be in a hurry to talk. Don’t be eager to speak in the presence of God. Since God is in heaven and you are on earth, limit the number of your words.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

Daydreaming comes when there are too many worries. Careless speaking comes when there are too many words.

James 1:19

Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.

James 3:2

All of us make a lot of mistakes. If someone doesn’t make any mistakes when he speaks, he would be perfect. He would be able to control everything he does.