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Proverbs 10:19
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When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,but the one who controls his lips is prudent.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.
When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.
When words are many, sin is not lacking; so he who controls his speech is wise.
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 sinne: but he that refraineth his lippes, is wise.
By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
In the abundance of words transgression does not cease, but one restraining his lips is prudent.
If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.
When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
The one who talks much will for sure sin, but he who is careful what he says is wise.
In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips, is most wise.
The wicked cannot be delivered by a multitude of words; but he who refrains his lips is wise.
The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.
When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Where much babblyng is, there must needes be offence: and he that refrayneth his lippes, is wyse.
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Synne schal not faile in myche spekyng; but he that mesurith hise lippis, is moost prudent.
In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips [is] wise.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
In the multitude of words transgression does not cease; But he that refrains his lips does wisely.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips [is] wise.
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
Where moch bablinge is, there must nedes be offence: he that refrayneth his lippes, is wysest of all.
The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words.
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 holds back his lips has insight.
Contextual Overview
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
This is the account of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah. Many children were born to them after the great flood.
The descendants of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
The descendants of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The descendants of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.
Cush was also the ancestor of Nimrod, who was the first heroic warrior on earth.
He built his kingdom in the land of Babylonia, with the cities of Babylon, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh.
Canaan's oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,
Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. The Canaanite clans eventually spread out,
Sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth. Shem was the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.
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.
