Proverbs 10:19

Modern King James Version

In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back 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

To the Chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.

Proverbs 11:12

One despising his friend lacks heart, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 11:13

One going with slander is a revealer of secrets, but the faithful of spirit keeps the matter hidden.

Proverbs 12:23

A wise man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools cries out foolishness.

Proverbs 18:21

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

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Guard your steps 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 know that they are doing evil.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Do not be rash with your mouth, and do not let your heart be hasty to say a word before God. For God is in Heaven, and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

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

James 1:19

Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

James 3:2

For in many things we all offend. If anyone does not offend in word, the same is a full-grown man, able also to bridle the whole body.