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Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

v.19This passage

v.20The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

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.