Proverbs 10:19 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

ASV:

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

BBE:

Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

DBY:

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

ERV:

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

JPS:

In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

WBS:

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.

WEB:

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

YLT:

In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:19 Cross References

XREF:

Job 11:2 "Shall a multitude of words go unanswered, And a talkative man be acquitted?

Proverbs 17:27 He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Ecclesiastes 5:3 For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words.

James 1:19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

James 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

10:7. Both the just and the wicked must die; but between their souls there is a vast difference. 8. The wise in heart puts his knowledge in practice. 9. Dissemblers, after all their shuffling, will be exposed. 10. Trick and artifice will be no excuse for iniquity. 11. The good man's mouth is always open to teach, comfort, and correct others. 12. Where there is hatred, every thing stirs up strife. By bearing with each other, peace and harmony are preserved. 13. Those that foolishly go on in wicked ways, prepare rods for themselves. 14. Whatever knowledge may be useful, we must lay it up, that it may not be to seek when we want it. The wise gain this wisdom by reading, by hearing the word, by meditation, by prayer, by faith in Christ, who is made of God unto us wisdom. 15. This refers to the common mistakes both of rich and poor, as to their outward condition. Rich people's wealth exposes them to many dangers; while a poor man may live comfortably, if he is content, keeps a good conscience, and lives by faith. 16. Perhaps a righteous man has no more than what he works hard for, but that labour tends to life. 17. The traveller that has missed his way, and cannot bear to be told of it, and to be shown the right way, must err still. 18. He is especially a fool who thinks to hide anything from God; and malice is no better. 19. Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace. 20,21. The tongue of the just is sincere, freed from the dross of guile and evil design. Pious discourse is spiritual food to the needy. Fools die for want of a heart, so the word is; for want of thought.

CONC:

Absent Abundance Ceaseth Disobedience Holds Keeps Lack Lacking Lips Mouth Multitude Prudent Refraineth Restraineth Restraining Restrains Shut Sin Talk Tongue Transgression Unavoidable Wanteth Wise Wisely

Absent Abundance Ceaseth Disobedience End Holds Keeps Lack Mouth Multitude Prudent Refraineth Restraineth Restrains Sin Talk Tongue Transgression Wanteth Wise Wisely Words

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