Proverbs 10:19
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In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.

the multitude

Ecclesiastes 5:3 For a dream comes through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.

Ecclesiastes 10:13, 14 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness...

James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

but

Proverbs 17:27, 28 He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit...

Psalm 39:1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

James 1:19 Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

International Standard Version (©2012)
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
In the multitude of words there lacks not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.

American King James Version
In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.

American Standard Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

Douay-Rheims Bible
In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

Darby Bible Translation
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

English Revised Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

Webster's Bible Translation
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.

World English Bible
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

Young's Literal Translation
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.

James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:


James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
Job 11:2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Ecclesiastes 5:2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.
Ecclesiastes 5:3 For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is known by multitude of words.

When there are many words, sin is unavoidable , but the one who controls his lips is wise. —HCSB

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. —NASB

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise. —KJV


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Proverbs Chapter 10 Verse 19

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