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Proverbs 10:19
You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
Hebrew Names Version
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
English Standard Version
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
New American Standard Bible
When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise.
When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise.
New Century Version
If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.
If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.
New English Translation
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
Amplified Bible
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
World English Bible
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Geneva Bible (1587)
In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.
In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.
Legacy Standard Bible
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,But he who holds back his lips has insight.
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,But he who holds back his lips has insight.
Berean Standard Bible
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Complete Jewish Bible
When words are many, sin is not lacking; so he who controls his speech is wise.
When words are many, sin is not lacking; so he who controls his speech is wise.
Darby Translation
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Easy-to-Read Version
A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.
A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.
George Lamsa Translation
The wicked cannot be delivered by a multitude of words; but he who refrains his lips is wise.
The wicked cannot be delivered by a multitude of words; but he who refrains his lips is wise.
Good News Translation
The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.
The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.
Lexham English Bible
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Literal Translation
In the abundance of words transgression does not cease, but one restraining his lips is prudent.
In the abundance of words transgression does not cease, but one restraining his lips is prudent.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Where moch bablinge is, there must nedes be offence: he that refrayneth his lippes, is wysest of all.
Where moch bablinge is, there must nedes be offence: he that refrayneth his lippes, is wysest of all.
American Standard Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
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.
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
King James Version (1611)
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sinne: but he that refraineth his lippes, is wise.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sinne: but he that refraineth his lippes, is wise.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Where much babblyng is, there must needes be offence: and he that refrayneth his lippes, is wyse.
Where much babblyng is, there must needes be offence: and he that refrayneth his lippes, is wyse.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.
By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.
English Revised Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Synne schal not faile in myche spekyng; but he that mesurith hise lippis, is moost prudent.
Synne schal not faile in myche spekyng; but he that mesurith hise lippis, is moost prudent.
Update Bible Version
In the multitude of words transgression does not cease; But he that refrains his lips does wisely.
In the multitude of words transgression does not cease; But he that refrains his lips does wisely.
Webster's Bible Translation
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips [is] wise.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips [is] wise.
New King James Version
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
New Living Translation
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
New Life Bible
The one who talks much will for sure sin, but he who is careful what he says is wise.
The one who talks much will for sure sin, but he who is careful what he says is wise.
New Revised Standard
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips, is most wise.
In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips, is most wise.
Revised Standard Version
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Young's Literal Translation
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips [is] wise.
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips [is] wise.
THE MESSAGE
The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.
The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
Contextual Overview
19 You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the multitude: Ecclesiastes 5:3, Ecclesiastes 10:13, Ecclesiastes 10:14, James 3:2
but: Proverbs 17:27, Proverbs 17:28, Psalms 39:1, James 1:19, James 3:2
Reciprocal: Job 9:20 - mine Job 11:2 - the multitude Job 16:4 - up words Job 29:9 - refrained Proverbs 11:12 - a man Proverbs 12:23 - A prudent Proverbs 13:3 - General Proverbs 15:28 - the mouth Proverbs 18:21 - and Proverbs 21:23 - General Ecclesiastes 5:2 - for James 1:26 - bridleth
Cross-References
Genesis 10:1
After the flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth had many descendants.
After the flood Shem, Ham, and Japheth had many descendants.
Genesis 10:2
Japheth's descendants had their own languages, tribes, and land. They were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. Gomer was the ancestor of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. Javan was the ancestor of Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim, who settled along the coast.
Japheth's descendants had their own languages, tribes, and land. They were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. Gomer was the ancestor of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. Javan was the ancestor of Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim, who settled along the coast.
Genesis 10:21
Shem's descendants had their own languages, tribes, and land. He was the older brother of Japheth and the ancestor of the tribes of Eber. Shem was the ancestor of Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. Aram was the ancestor of Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. Arpachshad was the father of Shelah and the grandfather of Eber, whose first son was named Peleg, because it was during his time that tribes divided up the earth. Eber's second son was Joktan. Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. Their land reached from Mesha in the direction of Sephar, the hill country in the east.
Shem's descendants had their own languages, tribes, and land. He was the older brother of Japheth and the ancestor of the tribes of Eber. Shem was the ancestor of Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. Aram was the ancestor of Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. Arpachshad was the father of Shelah and the grandfather of Eber, whose first son was named Peleg, because it was during his time that tribes divided up the earth. Eber's second son was Joktan. Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. Their land reached from Mesha in the direction of Sephar, the hill country in the east.
Genesis 14:2
attacked King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, King Shemeber of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, also known as the city of Zoar.
attacked King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, King Shemeber of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela, also known as the city of Zoar.
Genesis 18:20
The Lord said, "Abraham, I have heard that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah are doing all kinds of evil things.
The Lord said, "Abraham, I have heard that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah are doing all kinds of evil things.
Genesis 20:1
Abraham moved to the Southern Desert, where he settled between Kadesh and Shur. Later he went to Gerar, and while there
Abraham moved to the Southern Desert, where he settled between Kadesh and Shur. Later he went to Gerar, and while there
Genesis 26:1
Once during Abraham's lifetime, the fields had not produced enough grain, and now the same thing happened. So Isaac went to King Abimelech of the Philistines in the land of Gerar,
Once during Abraham's lifetime, the fields had not produced enough grain, and now the same thing happened. So Isaac went to King Abimelech of the Philistines in the land of Gerar,
Deuteronomy 32:8
that God Most High gave land to every nation. He assigned a guardian angel to each of them,
that God Most High gave land to every nation. He assigned a guardian angel to each of them,
Judges 16:1
One day while Samson was in Gaza, he saw a prostitute and went to her house to spend the night.
One day while Samson was in Gaza, he saw a prostitute and went to her house to spend the night.
Jeremiah 25:20
and all the foreigners who lived in the country. Next I went to the king of Uz, and then to the four kings of Philistia, who ruled from Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and what was left of Ashdod.
and all the foreigners who lived in the country. Next I went to the king of Uz, and then to the four kings of Philistia, who ruled from Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and what was left of Ashdod.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin,.... Where a great deal is said, without care and forethought, there will not only be many weak things uttered, but much falsehood, and at least many idle things, which cannot be excused from sin; not but that much and long speaking may be to great profit and advantage, when it is with care and judgment, and founded on close meditation and study. Or, "sin ceaseth not" n; along with a torrent of words is a flow of sin, which ceases not as long as that continues: it is a saying of the Jewish Rabbins,
"he that multiplies words brings on or brings unto sin;''
but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise; lays a restraint on his mouth, bridles his tongue; does not suffer his lips to utter anything rashly and inconsiderately; is sparing of his words and is careful of what he says, that it is true and proper to be spoken; and considers well the time when, place where, and persons to whom he speaks; and, all circumstances weighed, conducts accordingly: such a man is a wise, prudent, and understanding man; see Proverbs 17:27.
n לא יחדל "non cessabit", Montanus, Junius Tremellius, Michaelis "non cessat", Piscator.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
There 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.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 10:19. In 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.
