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Proverbs 10:19
19Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
Context of Proverbs 10:19
17Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. 18Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. 20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. 21The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
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בְּרֹ֣ב דְּ֭בָרִים לֹ֣א יֶחְדַּל־פָּ֑שַׁע וְחֹשֵׂ֖ךְ שְׂפָתָ֣יו מַשְׂכִּֽיל׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 10:19
- Ecclesiastes 5:3A dream comes when there are many cares, and many words mark the speech of a fool.
- Ecclesiastes 10:13At the beginning their words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness—
- James 3:2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.
- Proverbs 17:27The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.
- Psalms 39:1I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.”
- James 1:19My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
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
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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
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