Proverbs 10:19 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 10:19

17 He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,
But he who refuses correction¹ goes astray.

18 Whoever ^ahides hatred has lying lips,
And ^bwhoever spreads slander is a fool.

19 ^aIn the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But ^bhe who restrains his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
The heart of the wicked is worth little.

21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of¹ wisdom.

22 ^aThe blessing of the Lord makes one rich,
And He adds no sorrow with it.

23 ^aTo do evil is like sport to a fool,
But a man of understanding has wisdom.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:19

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

Amplified® Bible
In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

Contemporary English Version
You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much-- so be sensible and watch what you say.

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

Good News Bible
The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.

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

New American Standard Bible
When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

New International Version
When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise.

New King James Version
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But he who restrains his lips is wise.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
When many words abound, transgression seems unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips acts wisely wise.

Revised Standard Version
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.

New English Translation
When words abound, transgression is inevitable,¹ but the one who restrains² his words³ is wise.