Proverbs 10:19

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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.

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Proverbs 10:19

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.

**Other Barnes' Notes entries containing Proverbs 10:19:**

Job 11:2
Ephesians 4:29
James 1:19

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