Proverbs 10:19
In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In Context
18Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.
20The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.
Cross References
Job 11:2Will he who speaks much, not also listen? Or will a talkative man be justified?
Proverbs 11:12Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.
Proverbs 12:23A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 5:1You should not speak anything rashly, nor should your heart be hasty to present a word before God. For God is in heaven, and you are on earth. For this reason, let your words be few.
Ecclesiastes 10:13At the beginning of his words is foolishness, and at the end of his talk is a most grievous error.
James 3:2For we all offend in many ways. If anyone does not offend in word, he is a perfect man. And he is then able, as if with a bridle, to lead the whole body around.
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 →