Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In Context
18He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.
20The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Cross References
Job 11:2Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man of much talk be justified?
Proverbs 11:12He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
Ecclesiastes 5:1Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and draw near to hear, rather than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they know not that they do evil.
Ecclesiastes 10:13The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.
James 3:2For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, *he* [is] a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.
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 →