Parallel Verses
Amplified
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Holman Bible
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
International Standard Version
Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
A Conservative Version
Transgression is not lacking in the multitude of words, but he who refrains his lips does wisely.
American Standard Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Bible in Basic English
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
Darby Translation
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Julia Smith Translation
In the multitude of words transgression shall not cease: and he withholding his lips is prudent
King James 2000
In the multitude of words there lacks not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Modern King James verseion
In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back his lips is wise.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Where much babbling is, there must needs be offense; he that refraineth his lips is wisest of all.
NET Bible
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
New Heart English Bible
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
The Emphasized Bible
In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.
Themes
Error » Definition of » Vain talk
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
Silence » Value of » General references to
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
Speech/communication » The multitude of words
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Concerning The Mouth
18
He who hides hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads slander is a fool.
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
Cross References
James 3:2
For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses].
James 1:19
Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];
Psalm 39:1
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will muzzle my mouth
While the wicked are in my presence.”
Ecclesiastes 5:3
For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
Proverbs 17:27-28
He who has knowledge restrains and is careful with his words,
And a man of understanding and wisdom has a cool spirit (self-control, an even temper).
Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
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