Proverbs 10:19

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

In the abundance of words transgression does not cease, || And whoever is restraining his lips [is] wise.

YLT

In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips [is] wise.

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.

JPS

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

LXXE

By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.

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Original-language editions

WLC

בְּרֹ֣ב דְּ֭בָרִים לֹ֣א יֶחְדַּל־פָּ֑שַׁע וְחֹשֵׂ֖ךְ שְׂפָתָ֣יו מַשְׂכִּֽיל׃

LXX-Br

Ἐκ πολυλογίας οὐκ ἐκφεύξῃ ἁμαρτίαν, φειδόμενος δὲ χειλέων νοήμων ἔσῃ.

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Cross-references most cited first

• James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
• Proverbs 17:27–28A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.
• James 3:2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
• Ecclesiastes 10:13–14The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him?
• Ecclesiastes 5:3As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
• Psalms 39:1I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”

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