Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there is no lack of rebellious breach of relationship, 2 but he who restrains his lips + 10:19. Quoted in James 1:19 does wisely. 1
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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 who hides hatred has lying lips. 2 He who utters a slander is a fool. 1
20The tongue of the upright is like choice silver. 2 The heart of the wicked is of little worth. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 11:12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, 2 but a man of understanding holds his peace. 1
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, 2 but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness. 1
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 →