“Should a multitude of words go unanswered, and a man full of talk be vindicated?
Proverbs 10:19 - Revised Standard Version When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains 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 a multitude of words go unanswered, and a man full of talk be vindicated?
I said, “I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will bridle my mouth, so long as the wicked are in my presence.”
He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.
A prudent man conceals his knowledge, but fools proclaim their folly.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Guard your steps when you go to the house of God; to draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know that they are doing evil.
Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven, and you upon earth; therefore let your words be few.
For a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words.
Know this, my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,
For we all make many mistakes, and if any one makes no mistakes in what he says he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.