Proverbs 10:19

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 10:19

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Berean Standard Bible

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 10

¹⁷ Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

¹⁸ The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

¹⁹ When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.

²¹ The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.

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