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Proverbs 10:19
The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.
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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.
Contemporary English Version
You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.
You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.
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.
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 The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.
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
This is the family tree of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. After the flood, they themselves had sons.
This is the family tree of the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. After the flood, they themselves had sons.
Genesis 10:2
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras.
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras.
Genesis 10:7
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba, Dedan.
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba, Dedan.
Genesis 10:8
Cush also had Nimrod. He was the first great warrior on Earth. He was a great hunter before God . There was a saying, "Like Nimrod, a great hunter before God ." His kingdom got its start with Babel; then Erech, Akkad, and Calneh in the country of Shinar. From there he went up to Asshur and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah, and Resen between Nineveh and the great city Calah.
Cush also had Nimrod. He was the first great warrior on Earth. He was a great hunter before God . There was a saying, "Like Nimrod, a great hunter before God ." His kingdom got its start with Babel; then Erech, Akkad, and Calneh in the country of Shinar. From there he went up to Asshur and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah, and Resen between Nineveh and the great city Calah.
Genesis 10:15
Canaan had Sidon his firstborn, Heth, the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanites spread out, going from Sidon toward Gerar, as far south as Gaza, and then east all the way over to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and on to Lasha.
Canaan had Sidon his firstborn, Heth, the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanites spread out, going from Sidon toward Gerar, as far south as Gaza, and then east all the way over to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim, and on to Lasha.
Genesis 10:21
Shem, the older brother of Japheth, also had sons. Shem was ancestor to all the children of Eber.
Shem, the older brother of Japheth, also had sons. Shem was ancestor to all the children of Eber.
Genesis 10:24
Arphaxad had Shelah and Shelah had Eber. Eber had two sons, Peleg (so named because in his days the human race divided) and Joktan.
Arphaxad had Shelah and Shelah had Eber. Eber had two sons, Peleg (so named because in his days the human race divided) and Joktan.
Genesis 18:20
God continued, "The cries of the victims in Sodom and Gomorrah are deafening; the sin of those cities is immense. I'm going down to see for myself, see if what they're doing is as bad as it sounds. Then I'll know."
God continued, "The cries of the victims in Sodom and Gomorrah are deafening; the sin of those cities is immense. I'm going down to see for myself, see if what they're doing is as bad as it sounds. Then I'll know."
Genesis 20:1
Abraham traveled from there south to the Negev and settled down between Kadesh and Shur. While he was camping in Gerar, Abraham said of his wife Sarah, "She's my sister." So Abimelech, king of Gerar, sent for Sarah and took her. But God came to Abimelech in a dream that night and told him, "You're as good as dead—that woman you took, she's a married woman." Now Abimelech had not yet slept with her, hadn't so much as touched her. He said, "Master, would you kill an innocent man? Didn't he tell me, ‘She's my sister'? And didn't she herself say, ‘He's my brother'? I had no idea I was doing anything wrong when I did this." God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know your intentions were pure, that's why I kept you from sinning against me; I was the one who kept you from going to bed with her. So now give the man's wife back to him. He's a prophet and will pray for you—pray for your life. If you don't give her back, know that it's certain death both for you and everyone in your family." Abimelech was up first thing in the morning. He called all his house servants together and told them the whole story. They were shocked. Then Abimelech called in Abraham and said, "What have you done to us? What have I ever done to you that you would bring on me and my kingdom this huge offense? What you've done to me ought never to have been done." Abimelech went on to Abraham, "Whatever were you thinking of when you did this thing?" Abraham said, "I just assumed that there was no fear of God in this place and that they'd kill me to get my wife. Besides, the truth is that she is my half sister; she's my father's daughter but not my mother's. When God sent me out as a wanderer from my father's home, I told her, ‘Do me a favor; wherever we go, tell people that I'm your brother.'" Then Abimelech gave Sarah back to Abraham, and along with her sent sheep and cattle and servants, both male and female. He said, "My land is open to you; live wherever you wish." And to Sarah he said, "I've given your brother a thousand pieces of silver—that clears you of even a shadow of suspicion before the eyes of the world. You're vindicated." Then Abraham prayed to God and God healed Abimelech, his wife and his maidservants, and they started having babies again. For God had shut down every womb in Abimelech's household on account of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
Abraham traveled from there south to the Negev and settled down between Kadesh and Shur. While he was camping in Gerar, Abraham said of his wife Sarah, "She's my sister." So Abimelech, king of Gerar, sent for Sarah and took her. But God came to Abimelech in a dream that night and told him, "You're as good as dead—that woman you took, she's a married woman." Now Abimelech had not yet slept with her, hadn't so much as touched her. He said, "Master, would you kill an innocent man? Didn't he tell me, ‘She's my sister'? And didn't she herself say, ‘He's my brother'? I had no idea I was doing anything wrong when I did this." God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know your intentions were pure, that's why I kept you from sinning against me; I was the one who kept you from going to bed with her. So now give the man's wife back to him. He's a prophet and will pray for you—pray for your life. If you don't give her back, know that it's certain death both for you and everyone in your family." Abimelech was up first thing in the morning. He called all his house servants together and told them the whole story. They were shocked. Then Abimelech called in Abraham and said, "What have you done to us? What have I ever done to you that you would bring on me and my kingdom this huge offense? What you've done to me ought never to have been done." Abimelech went on to Abraham, "Whatever were you thinking of when you did this thing?" Abraham said, "I just assumed that there was no fear of God in this place and that they'd kill me to get my wife. Besides, the truth is that she is my half sister; she's my father's daughter but not my mother's. When God sent me out as a wanderer from my father's home, I told her, ‘Do me a favor; wherever we go, tell people that I'm your brother.'" Then Abimelech gave Sarah back to Abraham, and along with her sent sheep and cattle and servants, both male and female. He said, "My land is open to you; live wherever you wish." And to Sarah he said, "I've given your brother a thousand pieces of silver—that clears you of even a shadow of suspicion before the eyes of the world. You're vindicated." Then Abraham prayed to God and God healed Abimelech, his wife and his maidservants, and they started having babies again. For God had shut down every womb in Abimelech's household on account of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
Genesis 26:1
There was a famine in the land, as bad as the famine during the time of Abraham. And Isaac went down to Abimelech, king of the Philistines, in Gerar.
There was a famine in the land, as bad as the famine during the time of Abraham. And Isaac went down to Abimelech, king of the Philistines, in Gerar.
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.
