Proverbs 10:19
Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In Context
20The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
Cross References
Job 11:2Are all these words to go unanswered? and is a man seen to be right because he is full of talk?
Proverbs 11:12He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
Proverbs 12:23A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
Ecclesiastes 5:1\5:2\Be not unwise with your mouth, and let not your heart be quick to say anything before God, because God is in heaven and you are on the earth--so let not the number of your words be great.
Ecclesiastes 10:13The first words of his mouth are foolish, and the end of his talk is evil crime.
James 3:2For we all go wrong in a number of things. If a man never makes a slip in his talk, then he is a complete man and able to keep all his body in control.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:19
The Proper of the Use of the Tongue. 18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Observe here, Malice is folly and wickedness. 1. It is so when it is concealed by flattery and dissimulation: He is a fool, though he may think himself a politician, that hides hatred with lying lips, lest, if it break out, he should be ashamed before men and should lose the opportunity of gratifying his malice. Lying lips are bad enough of themselves, but have a peculiar malignity in them when… Read the whole commentary →