Should this abundance of words go unanswered and such a talker be acquitted?
Proverbs 10:19 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is prudent. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent. American Standard Version (1901) In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. Common English Bible With lots of words comes wrongdoing, but the wise restrain their lips. Catholic Public Domain Version In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise. |
Should this abundance of words go unanswered and such a talker be acquitted?
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbour lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.
A gossip goes around revealing a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
A shrewd person conceals knowledge, but a foolish heart publicises stupidity.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Better to approach in obedience than to offer the sacrifice as fools do, for they ignorantly do wrong.
Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
Just as dreams accompany much labour, so also a fool’s voice comes with many words.
My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.