Proverbs 10:19
When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, 1 but he who is careful in what he says is wise. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
In Context
18Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips, 1 and whoever spreads slander is a fool. 1
Cross References
Job 11:2“Should not such a multitude of words be answered? 1 Should this man, so full of talk, be believed? 1
Proverbs 11:12The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense, 1 but a man of understanding keeps quiet. 1
Proverbs 12:23A prudent man conceals his knowledge, 1 but the heart of fools shouts out folly. 1
Ecclesiastes 5:1Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not understand that they are doing what is wrong. 1
Ecclesiastes 10:13As words begin to flow from a fool's mouth, foolishness comes out, 2 and at the end his mouth flows with wicked madness. 1
James 3:2For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in words, he is a perfect man, able to control even his whole body.
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 →