Proverbs 10:19 - Tree of Life Version

When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.

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King 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.

Proverbs 10:19 Tagairtí Cros

Job 11:2

“Should so many words go unanswered? Is a man justified by his lips?

Psalm 39:1

For the music director, for Jeduthun, a psalm of David.

Proverbs 11:12

One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip reveals secrets, but one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Proverbs 12:23

A clever person conceals his knowledge, but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the control of the tongue. Those who indulge in it will eat its fruit.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Do not be quick with your mouth nor hasty in your heart to utter a word in God’s presence. For God is in heaven, and you are on the earth— therefore, let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

As a dream comes with excessive burdens so a fool’s voice with too many words.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

When you swear a vow to God, don’t delay in fulfilling it. For He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!

James 1:19

Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.