Proverbs 10:19

Lighthouse Bible 2006

In the multitude of words there is no lack of sin: but he that restrains his lips is wise.

Cross References

Job 11:2

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

Psalm 39:1

​I said, I will be careful of my ways, that I do not sin with my tongue: I will restrain my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

Proverbs 11:12

He that lacks wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 11:13

A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and those who love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Watch your foot when you go to the house of God, and be more ready to hear than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they do not consider that they do evil.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Be not rash with your mouth, and let not your heart be hasty to speak any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and you upon earth: therefore let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

For a dream comes through the multitude of business; and a fool’s voice is known by a multitude of words.

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:

James 3:2

For in many things we all offend. If anyone does not offend in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to control the whole body.