Proverbs 10:19
King James Version (KJV)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In context
17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:19 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
- WEB World English Bible
- In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
- ASV American Standard Version
- In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips [is] wise.
- DBY Darby Translation
- In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
- WBS Webster Bible
- In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.