Proverbs 10:19
What does Proverbs 10:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
KJV
King James Version · 1611In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips <FI>is<Fi> wise.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips, is most wise.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- James 1:19
Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- Ecclesiastes 10:13
The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
- Psalms 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.
- Ecclesiastes 5:3
For a dream cometh with a multitude of business, and a fool’s voice with a multitude of words.
- Proverbs 17:27
He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
- James 3:2
For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.
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