Proverbs 10:19

Proverbs 10:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
• New International Version (NIV)Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
• English Standard Version (ESV)When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
• New King James Version (NKJV)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

Context of Proverbs 10:19

17Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. 18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. 20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth. 21The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.

Proverbs 10:19 word by word

בְּרֹ֣ב דְּ֭בָרִים לֹ֣א יֶחְדַּל־פָּ֑שַׁע וְחֹשֵׂ֖ךְ שְׂפָתָ֣יו מַשְׂכִּֽיל׃Read the interlinear

• When wordsדָּבָרdâbâr · wordH1697
• are manyרֹבrôb · abundanceH7230
• sinפֶּ֫שַׁעpesha‛ · transgressionH6588
• is unavoidableלֹאlô' lô' lôh · notH3808
• is unavoidableחָדַלchâdal · to ceaseH2308
• but he who restrainsחָשַׂךְchâώak · to withholdH2820
• his lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lipsH8193
• is wiseשָׂכַלώâkal · be prudentH7919

Cross-references for Proverbs 10:19

• Ecclesiastes 5:3As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.
• Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness.
• 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.
• Proverbs 17:27A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
• 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.”
• James 1:19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

Commentaries on Proverbs 10:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19In the multitude of words - It is impossible to speak much, and yet speak nothing but truth; and injure no man's character in the mean while.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19There wanteth not sin - Some render this, “Sin shall not cease,” etc., i. e., many words do not mend a fault. Silence on the part both of the reprover and the offender is often better. The King James Version is, however, preferable.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19Verse 19 Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19People who talk too much often reveal their lack of knowledge and cause problems for themselves (see also Proverbs 10:17; 13:3; 17:28).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. Much speech involves risk of sin; hence the wisdom of restraining the tongue (Psa 39:1; Jas 1:26).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 10:19

• Speaking
• Tongue
• Words

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Commentaries on Proverbs 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings