19In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.


In Context

16 The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked, unto sin.

17 The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

18 Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.

19 In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.

21 The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.

Proverbs 10:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

10:19When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

10:19In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:19In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.